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AE02 FOU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,269 mi
Last recorded153,269 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FOU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 153,269 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 153,261 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 145,729 miles

front brake discs liped/corroded on inner surfaces.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 to 2 mm.

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r coil srings showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

n/s/r tyre on 2-3 mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

rear trailing arm (front) mounting bushes starting to split.

various brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

various oil leaks.

Fail 11 Feb 2015 145,707 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs liped/corroded on inner surfaces.

front exhaust flexi pipe worn.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6 to 2 mm.

n/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r coil srings showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

n/s/r tyre on 2-3 mm.

o/s/f tyre on 2-3 mm.

rear trailing arm (front) mounting bushes starting to split.

various brake pipes showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

various oil leaks.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 133,705 miles

Exhaust Heat Shields Loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2014 133,705 miles

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

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

Exhaust Heat Shields Loose

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 112,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side wheel slight binding

Pass 3 Feb 2012 104,620 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,563 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 93,563 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 88,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 80,613 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,012 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 FOU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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