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AE02 KZB

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,584 mi
Last recorded140,584 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Under body ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body corrosion. including all suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Oct 2019 133,704 miles

Nearside mirror has slight damage

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 133,704 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside mirror has slight damage

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 126,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2018 126,644 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,264 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 110,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Nov 2016 110,912 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Nov 2015 105,233 miles

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

child seat

Fail 20 Nov 2015 105,233 miles

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

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

child seat

Pass 26 Nov 2014 99,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 96,154 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 84,695 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,679 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,607 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,607 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,568 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 43,061 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,061 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 33,230 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 33,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers not parking everytime

Pass 16 Feb 2006 25,055 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 KZB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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