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AD02 AJY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,433 mi
Last recorded36,433 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 AJY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 36,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body has slight corrosion to sills and doors

exhaust system corroding

Fail 1 May 2019 36,433 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body has slight corrosion to sills and doors

exhaust system corroding

Pass 1 May 2018 31,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/ perishing

exhaust system corroding

vast majority of steering and suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 1 May 2018 31,568 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking/ perishing

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

vast majority of steering and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 26,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside - tyres perishing and feathering heavily on the inner edges

engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

exhaust system corroded

windscreen damage- does not affect drivers view of the road

Fail 16 May 2017 26,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged nearside and offside (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Rear nearside and offside - tyres perishing and feathering heavily on the inner edges

engine cover and under shield fitted to vehicle not allowing a full inspection of components

exhaust system corroded

windscreen damage- does not affect drivers view of the road

Pass 11 May 2016 23,562 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 18,317 miles

rear tyres uneven tread wear inner edges

Pass 7 May 2014 12,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2013 6,028 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 1,285 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 37,422 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 37,418 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2010 33,030 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,489 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 24,619 miles

front brake discs inner faces have some corrosion

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 8 May 2007 20,273 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,847 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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AD02 AJY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AD02 AJY, 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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AD02 AJY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 June 2002.

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