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AD02 NLA

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

161,967 mi
Last recorded161,967 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 NLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 161,967 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,624 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 154,620 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 146,947 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES,ALSO COVERED IN EXCESSIVE GREASE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (3.6.B.2c)

COOLANT LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

REAR OF SILLS AND REAR INNER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PRESCRIBED AREAS

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND PINS AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 146,947 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES,ALSO COVERED IN EXCESSIVE GREASE NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION (3.6.B.2c)

COOLANT LEAK

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

REAR OF SILLS AND REAR INNER SUSPENSION COMPONENTS PRESCRIBED AREAS

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED AND PINS AND BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 136,907 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 136,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 132,660 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 132,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 132,476 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolent leaks from bottom of the radiator and expansion bottle

heavy oil leaks from the top/back of the engine and oil level well over the max

Pass 3 Sep 2012 130,311 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 130,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 126,226 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 126,226 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 122,635 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 122,635 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 107,001 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 107,001 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 85,454 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 72,540 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 72,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 54,275 miles

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

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 NLA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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