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AD52 NLY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

195,141 mi
Last recorded195,141 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 195,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight exhaust blow

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2020 180,808 miles

both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes have slight play

both rear coil springs have surface rust

front brake discs are pitted / worn

gear box oil leak

rear anti roll bar is rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2020 180,751 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both rear anti roll bar link rod bushes have slight play

both rear coil springs have surface rust

front brake discs are pitted / worn

gear box oil leak

o/s rear outer sill is corroded

rear anti roll bar is rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2019 162,402 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2019 162,106 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 146,354 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 133,687 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 133,606 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, behind felt liner (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, behind felt liner (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, behind felt liner (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch, behind felt liner (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer corrosion to sill

Offside Rear Inner corrosion to inner sill

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 128,180 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 123,265 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 123,265 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,834 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 108,308 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 108,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,702 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 100,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 92,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 92,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 85,521 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 76,385 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 63,828 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 NLY 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 63.6%.

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

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