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AD02 NOU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,453 mi
Last recorded86,453 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 NOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,637 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,175 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,136 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 68,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,167 miles

n/s reg lamp poor, dim

Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,377 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 37,742 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 34,826 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 31,164 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 31,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 26,300 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,045 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 NOU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NOU, 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 NOU registered?

AD02 NOU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AD02 NOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 NOU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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