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AE02 EEH

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,631 mi
Last recorded140,631 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EEH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 140,631 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 140,631 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 130,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 120,400 miles

engine management light on

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front inner cv boot slightly split

oil leak (oil filter leaking)

Pass 2 May 2014 110,995 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 110,995 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,540 miles

engine breather pipes collasped

oil leak

water leak

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

rear heat shield insecure

water leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 93,193 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 93,193 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 84,647 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,867 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2009 66,642 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 66,642 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 49,116 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 49,046 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 32,735 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 32,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 EEH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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