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AE02 EXD

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,660 mi
Last recorded113,660 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EXD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2022 113,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 112,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

Fail 20 Apr 2021 112,599 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear handbrake performance low

spare tyre feels low on pressure

Pass 1 Apr 2020 105,483 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 105,482 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,734 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,690 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 89,690 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 79,950 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,233 miles

osf tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Feb 2015 61,424 miles

nsf inner brake pad appears slightly low

Pass 20 Feb 2014 51,236 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 27,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 22,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 16,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 14,660 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,750 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 10,913 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 EXD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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