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AE02 KXY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

54,317 mi
Last recorded54,317 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 54,317 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2019 54,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2018 52,112 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2018 52,107 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper does not stop in park position (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,830 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 49,531 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,794 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 45,794 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2015 38,807 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 38,807 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 33,287 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jun 2014 33,287 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,050 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2013 29,050 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 22,577 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 8,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2010 8,692 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2009 2,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,915 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,915 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 20 Jun 2007 37,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 30,766 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 KXY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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