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AE02 EMV

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,085 mi
Last recorded111,085 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 May 2018 111,085 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested due too excessive smoke from engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing has one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor corroded and holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes all worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn but no excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 107,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

very slight smoke from exhaust when fast idle

Pass 30 Mar 2016 100,401 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,182 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2015 95,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 87,411 miles

Oil leak

accident damage o/s/f wing/bumper

n/s/r tyre tread low

rear coil springs corroded

slight play o/s steering

Pass 2 May 2012 77,791 miles

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 72,540 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 66,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

front crossmember corrosion

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 May 2009 60,667 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 51,485 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 51,485 miles

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 19 Feb 2007 88,914 miles

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

n/s/r tyre different speed rating

Pass 11 Feb 2006 67,498 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 EMV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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