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AE02 EYB

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,434 mi
Last recorded11,434 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EYB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,434 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014

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)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2014

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 5,028 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2013 5,028 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 2,111 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2011 71,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 71,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2010 68,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 68,795 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 65,825 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 61,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

advise rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 May 2007 53,386 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2006 44,936 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)

creaking noise from the offside front suspension - possible top mount

slight wear in the nearside and offside front anti - roll bar link bars

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 EYB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EYB, 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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What year was AE02 EYB registered?

AE02 EYB is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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