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AD02 YAE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

135,819 mi
Last recorded135,819 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 YAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 135,819 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 135,819 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,862 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low and worn inner edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2016 128,862 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported brackets broken (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre wearing low and worn inner edge

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 122,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount is deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2015 122,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mount is deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 111,573 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 101,186 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 101,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 86,349 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 86,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 77,848 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 66,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,999 miles

all four road springs starting to corrode.

Pass 11 Oct 2008 51,845 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 44,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2006 38,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 28,546 miles

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

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

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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AD02 YAE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD02 YAE, 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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AD02 YAE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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