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AE02 ESG

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,160 mi
Last recorded59,160 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ESG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 59,160 miles

Both rear wheels slightly distorted.

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall and wearing low.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted.

Offside front tyre on limit.

Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 59,160 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Both rear wheels slightly distorted.

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall and wearing low.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Front discs lipped and pitted.

Offside front tyre on limit.

Slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,227 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 48,222 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 39,157 miles

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

slight low effort on n/s/r handbrake

Fail 1 Aug 2012 39,157 miles

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

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

slight low effort on n/s/r handbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2011 37,102 miles

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

front brake discs inner surface corroded & worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 35,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 13 Jul 2010 35,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight wear on front brake discs

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 32,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

front discs poor

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 30,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 28,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 27,865 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 22,799 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

n/s/f/ wiper blade split

rear number plate distorted

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 ESG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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