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AE02 OUK

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,734 mi
Last recorded127,734 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 127,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear worn to legal limit and tread cracking

engine management light on pre july 2003 vehicle

Pass 30 May 2018 116,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2018 116,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 112,549 miles

N/S/R Tyre been run flat and worn inner on edge

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

Fail 15 May 2017 112,549 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre been run flat and worn inner on edge

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

Pass 12 May 2016 106,197 miles

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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

Fail 12 May 2016 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Nail in O/S/R Tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2015 95,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2015 95,885 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 84,607 miles

n/s/f tyre edge worn

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 71,510 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 71,510 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 64,137 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 64,135 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 58,805 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 58,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 51,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 43,687 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 35,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 27,306 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 18,354 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 OUK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OUK, 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 OUK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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