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A3 NLT

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

76,339 mi
Last recorded76,339 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 NLT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 76,339 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 76,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 75,310 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 75,310 miles

Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 74,084 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 74,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 72,303 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 71,312 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,312 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,973 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2019 68,152 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 65,690 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,398 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 62,398 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 58,972 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,933 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 54,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 51,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 493,453 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,573 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,573 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 45,955 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,955 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 16 Nov 2010 44,231 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 44,231 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,601 miles

Centre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 36,860 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,911 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,853 miles

brake pads/discs appear worn.Advise wheel removal for further inspection.

fluctuation to front brake readings.

nearside front tyre worn on edge to 2mm.

travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,834 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 22,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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lips.on.front.discs

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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A3 NLT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 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 A3 NLT, 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 A3 NLT registered?

A3 NLT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is A3 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 NLT shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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