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AE02 GTU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

210,064 mi
Last recorded210,064 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2022 210,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Haevy Corrosion to underbody, suspension, coil springs and brake pipes

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various oil leaks from engine, gearbox and steering rack

Pass 28 Sep 2021 203,449 miles

Corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Remaining coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2021 203,449 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion to suspension and brake pipes

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Remaining coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 201,100 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 193,220 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs and exhaust system

Osf fog lamp damaged and not working

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 20 Sep 2019 193,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs and exhaust system

Osf fog lamp damaged and not working

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 28 Sep 2018 185,303 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs and exhaust system

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osf fog lamp damaged and not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 185,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs and exhaust system

Minor oil leaks

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Osf fog lamp damaged and not working

Reverse light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers poor clearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2017 174,124 miles

Rear tyres cracked and perished, starting to go bald on inner edges and n/s/r cuts to cords

Underbody corrosion including exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Fail 22 Sep 2017 174,124 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracked and perished, starting to go bald on inner edges and n/s/r cuts to cords

Underbody corrosion including exhaust, suspension and brake pipes

Pass 3 Oct 2016 158,711 miles

Coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding

Rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2015 140,368 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2015 140,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 123,607 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 123,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 113,221 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,027 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,239 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,758 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 78,924 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 63,917 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 48,989 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 37,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear number plate digits beginning to fade

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight oil misting on PAS rack

Fail 5 Oct 2007 37,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear number plate digits beginning to fade

rear wiper blade rubber split

slight oil misting on PAS rack

Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,345 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

rear tyres steped on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,713 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 GTU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GTU, 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 GTU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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