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AE02 EAJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,509 mi
Last recorded75,509 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,113 miles

Exhaust rusty

Front Brake discs rusty/worn

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

O/S/R tyre starting to crack.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 68,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear fuel pipes aqre slightly rusty

n/s/f tyre has started to perish/crack

Fail 25 Jun 2013 68,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear fuel pipes aqre slightly rusty

n/s/f tyre has started to perish/crack

Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,813 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 58,960 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 58,897 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,677 miles

engine management lamp on

water level low when brought in

Pass 29 Jul 2009 46,716 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,527 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 32,027 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 32,027 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 25,444 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 25,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EAJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EAJ, 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 EAJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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