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AE02 GYJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,154 mi
Last recorded90,154 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,154 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 85,275 miles

Chip in windscreen

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Front wipers smearing

OSF brake binding slightly

OSF inner driveshaft boot perished

OSR light cracked

Slight corrosion on rear subframe and rear inner sills

Fail 17 Jan 2020 85,254 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF brake binding slightly

OSF inner driveshaft boot perished

OSR light cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion on rear subframe and rear inner sills

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 74,210 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 66,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 57,687 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,385 miles

both front lower arm bushes weor

both front tyres worn 2/3mm

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 41,415 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 14 Feb 2013 33,241 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 31,740 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 29,732 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 29,732 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 26,708 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 18 Feb 2009 24,314 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 21,638 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 13,862 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 GYJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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