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AE02 KLA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

134,470 mi
Last recorded134,470 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KLA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 134,470 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 134,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 124,042 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 113,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 113,210 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 103,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,391 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,320 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 90,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 82,545 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 74,643 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2010 67,287 miles

n/s wiper is split

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Fail 18 Nov 2010 67,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s wiper is split

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge & cracking

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2009 59,005 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,855 miles

chip in a zone windscreen

Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip in a zone windscreen

o/s/f tyre is BADLY cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2007 40,859 miles

n/s/f/ tyre is cracking on outer side wall

Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,712 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 29,712 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 KLA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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