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AE02 FPJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,853 mi
Last recorded102,853 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 102,849 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,796 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 94,764 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 90,578 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 15 Feb 2013 86,168 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 86,155 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 75,658 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 72,306 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,573 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 39,933 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,065 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 FPJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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