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AD02 CWA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,537 mi
Last recorded87,537 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 CWA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 87,537 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 87,537 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 86,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 82,778 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 82,135 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 82,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and bulb really dull (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,828 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 80,828 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 77,379 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 77,379 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre, small piece of metal in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 68,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind splash guard (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch behind splash guard (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner and outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre, small piece of metal in treads

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,798 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 63,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 May 2017 57,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 53,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 49,405 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 45,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 41,507 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 41,507 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 39,130 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,322 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 37,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2010 35,254 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 35,254 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 33,137 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 33,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 29,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 26,688 miles

noise from water pump

Fail 21 May 2007 26,688 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

noise from water pump

Pass 23 May 2006 22,853 miles

front brake pads low 80% worn + disces liped. brake fluid dirty. water pump niosey.screw in o/s/r tyre. one nozzle blocked in o/s jet (washers)

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 CWA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue 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 AD02 CWA, 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 CWA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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