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AD52 NEF

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,534 mi
Last recorded138,534 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NEF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 138,534 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 138,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 137,439 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 135,601 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2019 132,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 132,192 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 130,344 miles

Front discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 128,106 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 125,449 miles

Front headlamp lenses slightly detoriated

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 122,563 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front headlamp lenses detoriated

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,889 miles

abs light dont illuminate.

n/s/f wheel rubbing on wheel arch on full lock. (minor)

n/s/r coil spring corroded.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 71,880 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

abs light dont illuminate.

n/s/f wheel rubbing on wheel arch on full lock. (minor)

n/s/r coil spring corroded.

o/s/r coil spring corroded.

Pass 25 Jul 2013 70,271 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 70,271 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 64,883 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 59,510 miles

front brake disc worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 53,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,100 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,825 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,216 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,092 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 NEF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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