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AE02 EOT

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,270 mi
Last recorded165,270 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EOT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 165,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and behind wheel arch linner (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and behind wheel arch linner (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear top shocker mounts corroded slightly

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2017 165,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and behind wheel arch linner (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and behind wheel arch linner (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear top shocker mounts corroded slightly

fuel filler neck corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 155,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear inner sills and chassis legs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded would advise attention

Fail 10 Jun 2016 155,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner sills and chassis legs corroded

fuel filler neck corroded would advise attention

Pass 19 Jun 2015 146,645 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

fuel filer neck pipes / tank surport straps corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 146,476 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

fuel filer neck pipes / tank surport straps corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 138,339 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 138,226 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 129,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven across tread

Pass 15 Jun 2013 129,019 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven across tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 114,993 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 114,993 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 98,274 miles

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

front discs worn lipped

fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven in tread pattern

Fail 10 Jun 2011 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn lipped

fuel filler neck corroded

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven in tread pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2010 86,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 71,997 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 71,997 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 63,824 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 63,824 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,341 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,272 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 EOT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EOT, 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 EOT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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