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AE02 EUF

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 73,549 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill perforated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 73,539 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Close to flexi joint, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Close to flexi joint, marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill perforated

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 72,666 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Revers lights inop

Fail 14 Jun 2018 72,860 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Revers lights inop

Pass 8 Jun 2017 71,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 71,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At join for mid and rear section. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To Flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,563 miles

Nsr and osr brake pipes to flexi pipes corroding.

Oil leak.

Slight play in the nsf antiroll bar link/bush.

Fail 8 Jun 2016 68,557 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front discs, inner faces corroding.

Nsr and osr brake pipes to flexi pipes corroding.

Oil leak.

Osr tyre worn on inner edge.

Slight play in the nsf antiroll bar link/bush.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer wall damage and inner edge wear

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,539 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,534 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 1 Jun 2013 59,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system corroded,and center to rear join pipe holed and slight leak of gases at time of inspection

both front brake discs corroded inside lips

both rear tyres have inner edges wear

nearside front tyre has edges wear

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer shoulder areas,worn inner and 2mm tread depth in areas

oil level on minimum

windscreen wipers leave light lines

Pass 31 May 2012 57,063 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,and worn inner

Fail 31 May 2012 57,063 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge,and worn inner

Pass 13 May 2011 54,542 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 51,551 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

brake master cylinder fluid level between min and max marks

dampness on power steering pump, though not leaking at time of test

Pass 22 May 2009 46,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner shoulders, and nearside cracking in tread areas

dampness around power steering pump,but not leaking on test

evidence of water leak

rear registration plate deteriorating, but still legible at time of test

Pass 30 May 2008 42,236 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 42,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2007 36,213 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn to 2mm in areas

both wiper blades begining to split but just clearing screen at time of test

Pass 10 May 2006 28,864 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,864 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 EUF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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