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AE02 OUS

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,933 mi
Last recorded153,933 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OUS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 153,933 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 154,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 144,749 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 144,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing holed (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,492 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 135,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 130,665 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 130,568 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,638 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 117,175 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 117,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 111,753 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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 106,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 100,135 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 93,943 miles

adv both rear coil springs corroded at bottom of coils

Pass 12 Feb 2009 89,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 85,505 miles

adv rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,051 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 62,222 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 OUS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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