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AE02 GOP

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,063 mi
Last recorded116,063 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 GOP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,063 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear METAL FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH BADLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 116,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure WALL -BEEN RUN FLAT (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour BLUE (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXXY HOSE TO CENTER JOINT (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear METAL FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH BADLY CORRODED (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 109,326 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 109,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 100,719 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp in-op

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear tailgate struts weak

engine crankcase breather pipes deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2016 100,719 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front fog lamp in-op

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked/perished (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear tailgate struts weak

engine crankcase breather pipes deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 95,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 89,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 84,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,183 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 67,042 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,617 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 48,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,354 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 GOP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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