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AD02 NLG

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,778 mi
Last recorded105,778 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 NLG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 105,778 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 104,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 102,326 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 102,157 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke emitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 100,756 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 100,756 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 99,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 98,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 98,414 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,631 miles

BOTH FRONT tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,881 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,867 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 85,315 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 80,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 78,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 72,847 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2008 46,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 29,887 miles

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 NLG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NLG, 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 AD02 NLG registered?

AD02 NLG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is AD02 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 NLG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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