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AE02 ESV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,454 mi
Last recorded112,454 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ESV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 112,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear parking brake low efficiency

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 110,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,007 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,765 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 92,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

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

Sump corroding

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 92,288 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Oil leak

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

Sump corroding

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 83,531 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 76,096 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 76,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 72,318 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 72,316 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,030 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2010 61,653 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 56,156 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 56,156 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,159 miles

strong advise rear disc pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

Pass 5 Jun 2007 43,102 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 35,319 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 ESV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ESV, 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 ESV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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