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AE02 FUV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,009 mi
Last recorded115,009 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FUV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 115,009 miles

Coolant leak Header tank ()

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

Heat shield slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Oil leak gear box ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 111,774 miles

3x Nails in offside rear tyre

Both windscreen wipers slightly mseary

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

Gear box oil leak

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 111,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

3x Nails in offside rear tyre

Both windscreen wipers slightly mseary

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

Gear box oil leak

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 108,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,548 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside wiper slightly smeary

Pass 18 Jan 2014 106,090 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Dec 2012 100,395 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 31 Dec 2012 100,395 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 6 Jan 2012 94,229 miles

both rear tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 94,229 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 79,304 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,646 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 62,781 miles

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Jan 2008 62,781 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jan 2007 55,117 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 47,458 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 FUV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver 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 FUV, 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 FUV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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