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AD02 CVU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

71,067 mi
Last recorded71,067 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 CVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 71,067 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

oil leak on a/c compressor

Fail 25 Jul 2012 67,982 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,982 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,511 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 61,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Auxilary pulley belt noisy at time of test whith engine running

Clutch slipping very badly which may hamper proper control of the vehicle. Strong advise to have further investigation done as your clutch may need replacing very soon.

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Only one jet working in each washer jet nozzle at time of test

Tyre size: 19560R15V

Pass 3 Feb 2010 51,340 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front 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)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,395 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,395 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 43,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 37,805 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 CVU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AD02 CVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD02 CVU registered?

AD02 CVU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is AD02 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 CVU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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