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AE02 KXX

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,614 mi
Last recorded78,614 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 78,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 74,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes are corroded

rear axle corroded

rear of the car has slight corrosion on both side near to rear sills

Fail 17 Nov 2016 74,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler pipes are corroded

rear axle corroded

rear of the car has slight corrosion on both side near to rear sills

Pass 8 Dec 2015 67,292 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 67,291 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsr sill has excess corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 65,731 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,930 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 59,732 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,630 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,653 miles

both rear coil springs getting corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 46,961 miles

both rear coil springs getting corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 46,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear coil springs getting corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 41,316 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 41,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 32,223 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 15,683 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 KXX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc 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 KXX, 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 KXX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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