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AD52 NBY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,979 mi
Last recorded62,979 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 62,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

reverse light does not work

Pass 24 Jan 2025 62,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Reverse light does not work

Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,786 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

reverse lamp does not work

Pass 5 Jan 2023 50,008 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 49,222 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,091 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 48,639 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 48,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,382 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 47,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 46,167 miles

Rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 21 Dec 2016 44,874 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,580 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 39,014 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,688 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 34,255 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 31,907 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 29,635 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 25,364 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,292 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 19,853 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 NBY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AD52 NBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD52 NBY registered?

AD52 NBY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is AD52 NBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 NBY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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