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AD52 NLN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,363 mi
Last recorded115,363 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 115,363 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming noisey

exhaust bracket before rear silencer is missing

exhaust corroded

minor exhaust leak at flexi pipe

n/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre 3mm in tread and worn at edges - stepped tread

o/s/r tyre perishing

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2018 105,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid fluid around drum/backplate (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of o/s/r inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

minor exhaust leak at flexi pipe

n/s/f tyre perishing

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear suspension trailing arm bushes becoming deteriorated

brake fluid getting low

exhaust becoming noisey

exhaust bracket before rear silencer is missing

o/s/f tyre 3mm in tread and worn at edges - stepped tread

o/s/r tyre perishing

various brake pipes becoming corroded

various slight oil leaks

vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,909 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 98,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 94,243 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,273 miles

EML is on

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 91,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

EML is on

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,442 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,442 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,627 miles

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

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

engine managment warning light staying on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 84,612 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine managment warning light staying on

Pass 30 Sep 2013 76,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 76,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,766 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 62,154 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,622 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 53,622 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 45,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front inner brake pads worn low and brake discs worn

Fail 17 Dec 2009 45,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner brake pads worn low and brake discs worn

front tyres scrubbing on inner edges recomend track check and adjustment

nearside rear tyre tread starting to lift

Pass 15 Dec 2008 37,207 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and cracked

Pass 14 Dec 2007 29,603 miles

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

offside rear tyre wall perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,330 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,758 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 NLN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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