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AE02 FRZ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,883 mi
Last recorded109,883 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,883 miles

o/s/f n/s/f wheels have slight damage on outer rims

Fail 15 Nov 2018 109,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f n/s/f wheels have slight damage on outer rims

Pass 10 Nov 2017 98,981 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded & deteriorated

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside,inner wing /arch & floor areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 98,964 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill area (5.2.6)

Exhaust hangers corroded & deteriorated

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside,inner wing /arch & floor areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,304 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner arch area (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

coil spring corroded Both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,279 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to inner arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

General surface corrosion underside of vehicle in & out of prescribed areas

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,610 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 80,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 76,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,301 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 67,587 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 62,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 57,534 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,405 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 43,323 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2006 35,808 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 FRZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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