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A3 SNH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 109,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 109,450 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 105,375 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 105,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coolant leak from header tank. ()

Pass 18 Aug 2023 100,235 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 100,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,MM IN CENTRE OF TREAD. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 87,475 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 87,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure AROUND INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 82,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped inner edge, of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped inner edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 82,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped inner edge, of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split ans smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped inner edge of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 77,132 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 77,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 68,716 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,193 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 59,193 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT AND SMEARS SCREEN. (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,145 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BULB NOT FITTED CORRECTLY (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,338 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 36,114 miles

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 36,111 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

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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A3 SNH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A3 SNH, 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 A3 SNH registered?

A3 SNH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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