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AD02 NLU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,560 mi
Last recorded108,560 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 NLU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 108,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front exhaust mounts are missing but exhaust is still supported

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 108,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of safety belt

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front exhaust mounts are missing but exhaust is still supported

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,170 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 93,039 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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

different size tyres front to rear

exhaust hangers broke on cat

front wipers slightly smeary

oil on minimum

Fail 5 Dec 2012 79,219 miles

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

o/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2012 79,219 miles

o/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 5 Dec 2011 70,969 miles

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

drivers door mirror tapped

Fail 5 Dec 2011 70,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers door mirror tapped

Pass 30 Nov 2010 60,140 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 52,608 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 52,608 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 46,620 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 36,363 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 29,941 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,941 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 NLU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

AD02 NLU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is AD02 NLU safe to buy?

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