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AD52 NLM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

42,717 mi
Last recorded42,717 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 NLM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2019 42,717 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 35,670 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2018 35,670 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 35,162 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear quadrants (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,397 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 28,011 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Front sill corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 28,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Nearside non-obligatory mirror insecure

Offside Front sill corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 26,636 miles

near side rear tyre perished (cracking)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 26,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

near side rear tyre perished (cracking)

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 23,935 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,565 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 18,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,348 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight deterioation to rear number plate

Fail 24 Dec 2010 2,688 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 2,688 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 123,458 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 112,215 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 101,313 miles

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

power steering noisy

Pass 18 Dec 2006 91,336 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 91,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2005 75,870 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 75,870 miles

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

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 NLM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver 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 NLM, 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 NLM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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