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AD02 NLF

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

92,126 mi
Last recorded92,126 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,126 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 92,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 92,083 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

front passenger door stiff to open from outside

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,060 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both wiper blades split

exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 15 Aug 2014 88,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both wiper blades split

exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 5 Aug 2013 83,727 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

rear arch lips slightly corroded

rear brake pipes greased

rear springs corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust heatshield insecure

front discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

rear arch lips slightly corroded

rear brake pipes greased

rear springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,279 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 79,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 74,782 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 74,782 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 71,179 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,827 miles

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

sunstrip close to swept area

Fail 25 Aug 2009 66,827 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 60,741 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 60,741 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,888 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,486 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 41,126 miles

repaired accident damage to front offside.

Fail 3 Feb 2006 41,111 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NLF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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