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AE02 EOW

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,877 mi
Last recorded129,877 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 129,877 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken Nsr osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nsr osr inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2020 115,465 miles

All loadbearing points showing light corrosion

All rear suspension components showing light corrosion

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

Handbrake just met requirements

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 87,532 miles

All load bearing points showing corrosion

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nsr osr (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nsf osf (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 81,619 miles

Hand brake just met requirements

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,288 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 69,907 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 65,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre rear seatbelt noisey when winding out

Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,768 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Outer Edges

Centre Exhaust Box Corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2011 52,814 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 52,814 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 48,498 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,446 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,070 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 29,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,775 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 EOW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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