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0128CHB

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

225,314 mi
Last recorded225,314 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration0128CHB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 225,314 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 225,212 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned fog lamp must be central or to off side (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 224,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre has cuts to side walls

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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0128CHB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 0128CHB, 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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0128CHB is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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