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AE02 EJL

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,637 mi
Last recorded103,637 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 103,637 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 103,637 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 97,383 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 87,335 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 67,306 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 67,306 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust heatshield in secure

Pass 28 Mar 2008 67,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2007 61,499 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 56,103 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 EJL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJL, 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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What year was AE02 EJL registered?

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

Is AE02 EJL safe to buy?

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