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AE02 OVN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,152 mi
Last recorded119,152 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 119,152 miles

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

front exhaust flexi blowing

suspension and components rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2017 118,953 miles

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 118,057 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 118,056 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 116,656 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 116,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 114,186 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

under cover heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2013 110,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front brake binding slightly

under cover heat sheild insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 105,421 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

rear coil springs heavily corroded unable to inspect fully

rear exhaust heatshield loose

underside of vehicle heavily corroded in places

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,964 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 81,842 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 81,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,563 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 60,330 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,330 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 46,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,655 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OVN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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