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AE02 TCX

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,505 mi
Last recorded121,505 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TCX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 118,092 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 118,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 114,167 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2015 114,167 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2014 107,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2014 107,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,610 miles

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2013 101,605 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear exhaust box heat shield lose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 95,687 miles

n/s/r brake slightly binding and hand brake caliper leaver not returning all the way

Fail 11 Oct 2011 95,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r brake slightly binding and hand brake caliper leaver not returning all the way

Pass 6 Oct 2010 90,049 miles

abnormal noise when starting engine

oil "5"

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2010 90,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

abnormal noise when starting engine

oil "5"

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2009 84,055 miles

front and rear discs corroded

ns mirror casing insecure

nsr tyre cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2008 76,311 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 76,311 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

NS MIRROR INSECURE

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,335 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,661 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 TCX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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