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AD02 NLJ

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,270 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Nov 2010 97,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,301 miles

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 71,301 miles

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

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

N/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

O/S/F Tyre is wearing on the inner edge

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 60,166 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 60,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 48,723 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 NLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NLJ, 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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What year was AD02 NLJ registered?

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

Is AD02 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 NLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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