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A11 TMJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

73,545 mi
Last recorded73,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 TMJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 73,545 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 71,892 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear arches corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,107 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 65,104 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 65,037 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 64,767 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 64,240 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,787 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 63,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,142 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 62,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 59,755 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 59,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,467 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 54,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 52,105 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 49,170 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,021 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 45,021 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 43,546 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 41,703 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 37,387 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 35,111 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 32,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 32,969 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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A11 TMJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 A11 TMJ, 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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What year was A11 TMJ registered?

A11 TMJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is A11 TMJ safe to buy?

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