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AE02 DZX

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

145,823 mi
Last recorded145,823 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DZX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 145,823 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened is not located properly fallen out of the locating cup at the top (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Both rear tyre's starting to wear uneven on tread's

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill's n/s slight (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 141,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,773 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 129,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 124,625 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,949 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 96,118 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 72,804 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 60,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 53,310 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 46,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,402 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 42,355 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2009 42,355 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,482 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,892 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,391 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 DZX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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

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