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446 FYE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,424 mi
Last recorded35,424 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration446 FYE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 35,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded. Inner sill both sides...

Pass 11 Nov 2024 31,258 miles

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2024 31,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2023 27,477 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system slight blow from joints

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,915 miles

Rear Lower subframe and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2022 23,915 miles

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

Rear Lower subframe and suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2021 19,995 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 16,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 13,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake only just met required standards

Pass 7 Sep 2018 12,002 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 12,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 9,321 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 5,603 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 5,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 4,313 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 3,156 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 2,968 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 2,415 miles

off side rear tyre split inner wall

Pass 20 Jul 2011 1,802 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 1,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 33,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 32,167 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 30,500 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,836 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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446 FYE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 446 FYE, 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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446 FYE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is 446 FYE safe to buy?

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