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AD51 NNL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,053 mi
Last recorded162,053 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 NNL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2016 162,053 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 87% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill bottom edge (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Parking brake 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Rear back plate corroded and loose

Offside 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)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 162,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

advise all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2014 155,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 155,049 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 134,101 miles

CARRICK TAXI Compliance test Plate No 279 Fire ex fitted.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 134,038 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,875 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 113,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,628 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front headlight bulb incorrectly fitted refitted correctly and re adjusted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 78,143 miles

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

fuel tank showing signs of leaking when full

noise from engine when starting needs further investigation

surface rust on front struts and wishbones

Pass 13 May 2009 68,493 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 68,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,367 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 55,930 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 48,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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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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AD51 NNL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD51 NNL, 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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AD51 NNL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 January 2002.

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