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AD52 NKF

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,576 mi
Last recorded161,576 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 161,576 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 161,576 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure both sides (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 149,679 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 149,679 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 146,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn out on inside edge 195/50R15

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside mirror secured with tape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant blow minimum

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2015 146,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seel area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn out on inside edge 195/50R15

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside mirror secured with tape

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant blow minimum

engine light on

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2015 146,160 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all four tyres bald on inner edges

eml light on

front discs lipped

major oil leaks from engine/gearbox

nsf tyre low tread-2.5mm

nsr tyre low tread-2mm

oil leak from cam cove rarea

osf tyre low tread-2.5mm

osr tyre low tread-3mm

rear reg plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2014 138,412 miles

EML ON

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 138,411 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EML ON

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2013 133,150 miles

MIL light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 133,150 miles

MIL light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 127,225 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 121,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 114,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 104,674 miles

handbrake requires adjustment due to excessive travel of lever

Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,182 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,702 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 71,702 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 54,058 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 48,381 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 NKF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NKF, 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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What year was AD52 NKF registered?

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

Is AD52 NKF safe to buy?

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