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AD02 NRX

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,404 mi
Last recorded130,404 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 130,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Park brake lagging in effort but still met legal effort requirements

Park brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Fail 21 Jan 2025 130,404 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolant leak from thermostat housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Park brake lagging in effort but still met legal effort requirements

Park brake lever has reduced reserve travel

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 119,886 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 115,099 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 115,098 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 111,060 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 108,568 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 105,989 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 100,921 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

small crack on catalytic convertor

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,901 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,107 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 77,651 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 74,349 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 74,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 70,416 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 70,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,999 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,356 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 61,618 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 58,644 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,121 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 54,121 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,258 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 NRX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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