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AD52 GSO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,153 mi
Last recorded120,153 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 120,153 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 120,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 117,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L. illuminated

Fail 18 Dec 2015 117,315 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

E.M.L. illuminated

Pass 6 Dec 2014 124,444 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 106,433 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,433 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 100,916 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 100,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 95,283 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 95,283 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management warning lamp illuminated

offside rear tyre worn and in poor condition, slightly distorted

Fail 14 Dec 2010 89,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,378 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 81,192 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 71,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on

front no. plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,932 miles

engine management light on

front no. plate cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,313 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,313 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 51,967 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 42,842 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD52 GSO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 78,545 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 GSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD52 GSO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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