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AE02 DTF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,545 mi
Last recorded126,545 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DTF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 126,545 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 126,539 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 126,535 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outter sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,035 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner arch/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail box shield loose

Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside inner arch/floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust tail box shield loose

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,366 miles

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corroded around wing mirror section.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear lower inner floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 96,366 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corroded around wing mirror section.

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Rear lower inner floor sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,762 miles

CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

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

coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 92,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION TO EXHAUST

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW

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

coil spring corroded ALL COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,113 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 86,113 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 80,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2012 80,714 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engime management light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2011 70,586 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 62,989 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 56,061 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 48,415 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 48,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 May 2008 47,872 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 May 2008 47,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 39,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,726 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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AE02 DTF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AE02 DTF, 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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AE02 DTF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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