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AE02 OWD

2002 Ford Focus

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,012 mi
Last recorded108,012 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 OWD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 108,012 miles

STROND ADVISE noisy steering rack operation

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2017 108,012 miles

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

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

STROND ADVISE noisy steering rack operation

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2016 104,774 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,744 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,673 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

age cracks in o/s/r tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,597 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONG ADVISE o/s/f steel brake pipe in very poor condition, recommend attention

n/s/f steel brake pipe in poor condition

n/s/r steel brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,941 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 87,730 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,747 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 82,747 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,663 miles

knocking noise noise on front suspension

Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 67,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,523 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,517 miles

signs of wear front brake pads and discs

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 OWD is a 2002 Ford Focus in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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