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AE02 TOH

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,538 mi
Last recorded148,538 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 TOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 148,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

heat shield loose rear

Fail 31 Dec 2015 148,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

heat shield loose rear

Pass 2 Jan 2015 142,175 miles

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

n/s rear hand brake low but met minimum requirment

Pass 25 Nov 2013 133,980 miles

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,514 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)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 115,495 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,495 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 106,483 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 98,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 90,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 77,162 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 77,162 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

engine coolant very low

rear pads getting low

Pass 1 Apr 2006 64,429 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 TOH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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