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AE02 FPF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,308 mi
Last recorded104,308 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2018 104,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has under body corrossion

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,891 miles

Nearside Inner and outer sill panels at rear are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of suspension or seat belt mountings.

Nearside Rear inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of seat belt or suspension mounts.

Offside Inner and outer sill panels at rear are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of suspension or seat belt mountings.

Offside Rear inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of seat belt or suspension mounts.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 98,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner and outer sill panels at rear are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of suspension or seat belt mountings.

Nearside Rear inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of seat belt or suspension mounts.

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

Offside Inner and outer sill panels at rear are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of suspension or seat belt mountings.

Offside Rear inner wing panels are showing signs of corrosion, this is not thought to affect the strength of seat belt or suspension mounts.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 93,795 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 84,175 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,269 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 61,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 55,283 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 54,520 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,143 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,507 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,507 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,066 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)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,802 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 34,802 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 6 Mar 2006 30,748 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 FPF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 FPF, 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 FPF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 FPF safe to buy?

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