MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,064 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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 ()
Corrosion to brake pipes, coil springs and exhaust system
Osf fog lamp damaged and not working
Various minor oil leaks
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
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))
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
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
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
Coil springs, exhaust and brake pipes corroding
Rear tyres low on inner edges
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AE02 GTU?
You can check the full history of AE02 GTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AE02 GTU registered?
AE02 GTU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2002.
Is AE02 GTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE02 GTU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AE02 GTU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE02 GTU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.