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AD52 NJJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,795 mi
Last recorded153,795 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2018 153,795 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 149,651 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 149,651 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 142,928 miles

exhaust has a leak of gasses (possible manifold leaking)

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Dec 2016 142,928 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit

exhaust has a leak of gasses (possible manifold leaking)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2015 130,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disc becoming corrodded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 130,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake disc becoming corrodded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 119,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 111,889 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 111,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 100,175 miles

both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bush are slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excesive movement.

nearside rear wheel bearing is making a slight noise when rotated but is not apparent when driving.

Fail 21 Dec 2012 100,175 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both nearside and offside rear trailing arm bush are slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excesive movement.

nearside rear wheel bearing is making a slight noise when rotated but is not apparent when driving.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 90,711 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 90,711 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Dec 2010 81,289 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 71,614 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 61,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front window damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,966 miles

front window damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,082 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 25,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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 NJJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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