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AE02 TOA

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

131,433 mi
Last recorded131,433 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 131,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension Unit Corroding

Pass 20 Nov 2024 130,596 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 130,592 miles

Windscreen washer not working Both jets. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 130,416 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 130,371 miles

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

Rear suspension unit corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,264 miles

Front & Rear suspension corroding.

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 130,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside mirror temp repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frt & rear suspension corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2020 130,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside mirror temp repair

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

frt & rear suspension corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2019 129,597 miles

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front no.plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear suspension wet and heavily corroded inc coil springs

temp repair o/s mirror

Fail 18 Nov 2019 129,597 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front no.plate starting to delaminate

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear suspension wet and heavily corroded inc coil springs

Pass 12 Nov 2018 128,181 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 128,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 126,175 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 126,165 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,316 miles

Engine oil leak from top.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,253 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,322 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 105,181 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 105,181 miles

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

front and rear pads low

Fail 19 Nov 2012 98,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,347 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 82,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rack knuckle slight play

Pass 4 Nov 2010 82,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s rack knuckle slight play

Pass 17 Nov 2009 76,047 miles

Advise - check brakes for wear

Advise - nearside front brake hose condition deterioating

Advise - nearside front tyre condition deterioating (Tread splitting)

Advise - rear brakes worn low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 67,268 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 67,250 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 53,516 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 43,036 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 43,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TOA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 TOA, 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 TOA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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