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AE02 EWF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,292 mi
Last recorded114,292 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 114,292 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,851 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 106,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,981 miles

both front brake disks are slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2015 100,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine sump pan heavily corroded and leaking.

exhaust heavily corroded.

front brake discs corroded on inner facings.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing.

severe oil leaks on engine.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,298 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 92,298 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

exhaust heat sheild adrift/loose

Fail 28 Feb 2013 86,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded on hangers.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 86,966 miles

exhaust corroded on hangers.

Pass 12 Mar 2012 80,617 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded on edge

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 74,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 68,547 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,461 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,736 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,458 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,521 miles

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

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 EWF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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