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AE02 EFN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

212,230 mi
Last recorded212,230 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 212,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 205,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 200,159 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 200,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 196,009 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 196,008 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 188,252 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 188,252 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 179,646 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 179,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 172,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 149,876 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 149,876 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 123,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to slightly deteriate

front brake pads look to be worn slightly low and discs have formed a rusty lip

offside front brake is very slightly grabbing

park brake levers at calipers are not fullt returning

Pass 4 Mar 2010 123,539 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to slightly deteriate

front brake pads look to be worn slightly low and discs have formed a rusty lip

offside front brake is very slightly grabbing

park brake levers at calipers are not fullt returning

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 96,848 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 77,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,388 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 61,198 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 45,963 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 EFN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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