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AD52 NHY

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,982 mi
Last recorded157,982 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NHY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 157,982 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES & OSR TYRE

Fail 14 Apr 2016 157,979 miles

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

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

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

play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2015 151,675 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 151,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 146,206 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 146,039 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,761 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 131,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 131,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 121,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 121,340 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 108,554 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 94,240 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 79,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 79,556 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,954 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,681 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 46,681 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NHY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

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

Is AD52 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 NHY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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