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AE02 ETR

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,604 mi
Last recorded131,604 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,604 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 131,604 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 117,732 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 117,732 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 109,299 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 109,299 miles

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

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 30 Nov 2012 103,737 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 103,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 98,430 miles

195/60/15/88v

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

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

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

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is perishing / close to limit

Fail 1 Dec 2011 98,430 miles

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

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

195/60/15/88v

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

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

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

strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is perishing / close to limit

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,435 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 92,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

195 60/15/88v

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside front fog lamp smashed

nearside rear tyre perishing

water in offside rear fog lamp (still working at the moment)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 85,390 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 85,390 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

E G R VAC PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

ENGINE SUMP VERY RUSTY

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND PITTED

REAR COIL SPRINGS RUSTY

Pass 14 Nov 2008 77,565 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LIMIT [195 60 15 V ]

REAR ENGINE BREATHER PIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,189 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 68,189 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 45,806 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 ETR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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