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AD02 NLT

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,183 mi
Last recorded115,183 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 115,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,972 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 105,637 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 102,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,905 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,822 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 94,822 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 89,172 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 82,547 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 82,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,535 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 69,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 62,449 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 55,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 55,426 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,933 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,330 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 NLT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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.

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What year was AD02 NLT registered?

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

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