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AD52 GUW

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

105,131 mi
Last recorded105,131 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 GUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 105,131 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 105,020 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 167,171 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 167,171 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower fuel filler pipes corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 162,599 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 160,572 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 160,555 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 159,260 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 156,011 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 154,432 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 154,326 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 150,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 150,683 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 146,661 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 146,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 143,616 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 140,877 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 15 Feb 2016 140,877 miles

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 24 Nov 2014 135,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 121,910 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 121,910 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 109,983 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 109,983 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 99,705 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,727 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 76,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 62,870 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 62,870 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,549 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 GUW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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The MOT history for AD52 GUW shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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