2002 Ford Focus MOT Results

Ford Focus, registered in 2002

57.7% pass rate

from 143,125 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(5.3% better than other 2002 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Focus is unusually good or bad.

24% fail on Lighting and signalling (2.3% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Stop lamp (47% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 7.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 5.5% fail on Headlamps (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Headlamp (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.037% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.0056% fail on Dipswitch
  - 0.0049% fail on Switch (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.5% fail on Position lamps (19% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Front lamps (16% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Rear lamps (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on All position lamps (22% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Switch (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.047% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.0014% fail on Switch (91% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Registration plate (59% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.57% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.42% fail on Side repeaters (22% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.081% fail on Individual lamps (92% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.061% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Tell tales
    - 0.0056% fail on Switch (94% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.00070% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.00070% fail on Tell tales
- 0.53% fail on Horn
- 0.021% fail on Rear reflectors (61% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Hazard warning (94% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Lamp (83% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0084% fail on Switch (97% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0049% fail on Tell tale (72% better than other 2002 cars)
11% fail on Brakes (13% better than other 2002 cars)
- 5.9% fail on Brake performance (7.9% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (6.5% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.6% fail on Rear wheels (11% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Front wheels (8.7% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Service brake performance (14% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Brake operation (53% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 4.0% fail on Components
    - 2.6% fail on Pipes (5.1% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.90% fail on Hoses (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.55% fail on Reservoirs (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.082% fail on Valves (86% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0042% fail on Servos (74% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0014% fail on Cylinders
  - 0.11% fail on Leaks
  - 0.016% fail on Operation (71% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Hub components (21% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Brake pads (24% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.068% fail on Brake calipers (31% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Wheel cylinder
  - 0.018% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.0035% fail on Brake drums
  - 0.00070% fail on Brake back plates
- 0.62% fail on Parking brake (31% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0028% fail on Fitment
- 0.14% fail on Service brake control components (36% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Pedal (36% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Anti-slip (21% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.018% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.00070% fail on Pedal linkage
    - 0.00070% fail on Cable
- 0.11% fail on Mechanical components (68% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.092% fail on Cable (70% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.018% fail on Lever (42% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0021% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0014% fail on Pivot
  - 0.00070% fail on Relay lever
- 0.11% fail on ABS (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Restricted movement (56% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Components (62% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0063% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0042% fail on Hoses
    - 0.0021% fail on Servos (89% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.00070% fail on Pump / compressors
  - 0.0014% fail on Leaks
  - 0.00070% fail on Warning
  - 0.00070% fail on Operation
- 0.013% fail on Locking devices
- 0.0077% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0028% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.0028% fail on Warning
- 0.0021% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0014% fail on Operation
  - 0.00070% fail on Condition
- 0.00070% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.00070% fail on Park brake mechanism / associated mountings
11% fail on Tyres (11% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 8.1% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Condition (9.2% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Size / type
- 0.022% fail on Valve stem (39% better than other 2002 cars)
8.6% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Coil springs (36% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Location (66% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (37% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage (29% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.18% fail on Pins / bushes (65% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Attachment (74% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.00070% fail on Presence
- 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings (7.0% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Rear (26% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Front (26% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Pins / bushes (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Drive shafts (83% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Front drive shafts (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.64% fail on Constant velocity joints (83% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0049% fail on Couplings (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0014% fail on Drive shafts
- 0.54% fail on Prescribed areas (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.50% fail on Component mounting (50% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.040% fail on Subframe mounting (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0035% fail on Spring mounting (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Trailing arms (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Pins / bushes (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.017% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Attachment
- 0.42% fail on Front suspension joints (57% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Tie bars / rods (46% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.082% fail on Pins / bushes (49% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
  - 0.0028% fail on Attachment
- 0.052% fail on Radius arms (44% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.050% fail on Pins / bushes (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Condition
  - 0.00070% fail on Attachment
- 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut (94% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.027% fail on Condition (94% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Sub-frames (89% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0091% fail on Condition
  - 0.0056% fail on Pins / bushes (96% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0042% fail on Attachment (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Bonded suspension (73% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Condition (75% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Attachment
- 0.0063% fail on Fluid suspension (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0063% fail on Suspension unit (77% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0035% fail on Attachment
  - 0.00070% fail on Condition
- 0.0042% fail on Front suspension locking devices (72% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0028% fail on Axles (93% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Stub axle
  - 0.00070% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.00070% fail on King pins
- 0.0014% fail on General condition (86% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Torque / reaction arms (92% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0014% fail on Pins / bushes (90% better than other 2002 cars)
8.1% fail on Driver's view of the road (11% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Wipers (8.0% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.99% fail on Windscreen
- 0.47% fail on Mirrors
- 0.038% fail on Bonnet (58% better than other 2002 cars)
4.9% fail on Steering (17% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 4.6% fail on Steering system (23% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Track rod end (48% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Steering rack (42% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Ball joint (47% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.075% fail on Steering arm (32% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.062% fail on Free play (49% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.062% fail on Steering rack (48% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.031% fail on Drag link end (61% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Other components (45% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.010% fail on Steering pivot point (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0049% fail on Steering component
  - 0.0014% fail on Steering damper
  - 0.00070% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.28% fail on Power steering (23% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Other components
  - 0.070% fail on Pipes and hoses (37% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.068% fail on Pump (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.022% fail on Rams
  - 0.018% fail on Operation (72% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0028% fail on Drive system
- 0.032% fail on Steering control (58% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.016% fail on Steering column (56% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0098% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0035% fail on Steering shaft
  - 0.0028% fail on Steering coupling (85% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0021% fail on Universal joint (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.00070% fail on Flexible coupling
- 0.032% fail on Steering operation (52% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0070% fail on Locking devices (78% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.00070% fail on Prescribed areas
4.0% fail on Fuel and exhaust (32% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (36% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.4% fail on Catalyst (22% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0028% fail on Non catalyst
- 0.28% fail on Compression ignition (40% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Turbo (38% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Non turbo (68% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Fuel system (76% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.058% fail on System (80% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.026% fail on Pipe
  - 0.019% fail on Hose
  - 0.013% fail on Cap (92% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.012% fail on Tank (60% better than other 2002 cars)
1.5% fail on Registration plates and VIN (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.00070% fail on Vehicle identification number
0.80% fail on Seat belts (27% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Condition (14% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (33% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Requirements (66% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Attachment (54% better than other 2002 cars)
0.59% fail on Body and structure (27% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Body condition (15% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Doors (21% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.20% fail on Drivers (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Passengers front (50% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0035% fail on Passengers other (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.051% fail on Vehicle structure (52% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.051% fail on Chassis (52% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Body security
- 0.0063% fail on Load security (74% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0042% fail on Tailgate (62% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0021% fail on Bootlid (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0056% fail on Seats (95% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0056% fail on Drivers (95% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0049% fail on Load security (class v)
- 0.00070% fail on Spare wheel
0.45% fail on Road wheels
- 0.27% fail on Condition (19% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Attachment (27% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0014% fail on Halfshafts
0.0049% fail on Towbars (69% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0042% fail on Towbar (63% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.00070% fail on Swivelling towbar

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