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AD52 NCU

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

169,856 mi
Last recorded169,856 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 169,856 miles

Front sections of 2x front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 4 Sep 2017 169,853 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour blue light (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour blue light (1.7.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front sections of 2x front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Pass 8 Sep 2016 167,532 miles

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

Fail 30 Aug 2016 167,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s front flexies corroding

Headlamp aims adjusted @ time of test

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

n/s front outer sill corroded/holed. (just out of prescribed areas)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 164,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2015 164,362 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 157,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 157,616 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 151,269 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 151,258 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 136,208 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 136,208 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power Steering Fluid low in resevoir

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 120,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 120,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

oil level low

Pass 3 Nov 2010 110,624 miles

Front brake imbalence 25% Advise

Fail 3 Nov 2010 110,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front brake imbalence 25% Advise

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 94,150 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 81,367 miles

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 23 Feb 2009 81,367 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

o/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,327 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 64,327 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 45,045 miles

engine oil leak plus level very low

Pass 19 Dec 2005 32,557 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 NCU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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

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