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AD52 NBF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,421 mi
Last recorded153,421 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 153,421 miles

condition both rear trailing arm bushs

condition both rear tyres

condition o/s/f shocker

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on main brake pipes

heavy corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension

rear brake balance n/s slow

Fail 3 Sep 2016 153,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

condition both rear trailing arm bushs

condition both rear tyres

condition o/s/f shocker

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

corrosion fuel filler neck pipes

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on main brake pipes

heavy corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension

rear brake balance n/s slow

Pass 12 Sep 2015 150,730 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

corrosion both rear chassis rails and undersills

heavy corrosion front and rear sub frames and suspension

repairs and condition of both outer sills

Pass 4 Sep 2014 145,343 miles

corrosion and grease on both front brake types borderline

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear under sills and chassis rails

Fail 30 Aug 2014 145,338 miles

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

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

corrosion and grease on both front brake types borderline

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear under sills and chassis rails

Pass 26 Sep 2013 139,962 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 12,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to both chassis rails advise clean and treat

advise corrosion to both rear brake pipes advise clean and treat

advise tracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,801 miles

corrosion on main and o/s/f brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2012 129,801 miles

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

corrosion on main and o/s/f brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2010 119,053 miles

corrosion on main brake pipe

front number plate

Fail 8 Dec 2010 119,053 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on main brake pipe

front number plate

Pass 27 Nov 2009 106,538 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

front number plate

wear o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2009 106,538 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

corrosion on main brake pipes

front number plate

wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2008 93,560 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 80,189 miles

wear o/s/f tyre

wear on front brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,219 miles

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres only just legal 1.6mm BORDERLINE

wear on both front brake discs

Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,353 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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AD52 NBF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD52 NBF, 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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AD52 NBF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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