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AE02 KLJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

144,292 mi
Last recorded144,292 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 144,292 miles

Center and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Exhaust flexi/cage corroded and loose

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 144,066 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor next to mount (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind fabric cover (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor next to mount (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind fabric cover (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Center and rear exhaust mounts corroded

Exhaust flexi/cage corroded and loose

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 136,273 miles

Front flexi cage broken/corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear and centre exhaust mounts corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 127,659 miles

Front exhaust flexi cage broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Small coolant leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 127,659 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front exhaust flexi cage broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounts corroded

Small coolant leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 117,820 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 108,436 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake slight bind

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2011 99,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Wipers not parking correctly

Pass 19 Feb 2010 90,373 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,552 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,164 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,259 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,787 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 47,787 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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 KLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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