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AE02 GPZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,922 mi
Last recorded107,922 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

the inner front brake pads are worn thin and the brake discs are deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2013 107,922 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

the inner front brake pads are worn thin and the brake discs are deteriorated

Fail 27 Jul 2013 105,867 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 12 May 2012 85,584 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 65,503 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 65,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 56,240 miles

the n/s/r tyre is very worn and the o/s/f is getting close

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,521 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,651 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 33,369 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 33,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 31,674 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 31,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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 GPZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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