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AE02 TZM

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,334 mi
Last recorded174,334 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2019 174,334 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet rusted through and created a hole

Coolant level overfilled

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight cracked

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

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

Something rattling around inside offside rear drum

Pass 29 Sep 2017 170,928 miles

Nearside Front rad support bar all bent up

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

Rear all suspension bushes badly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2017 170,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rad support bar all bent up

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

Rear all suspension bushes badly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 164,704 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 164,692 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 157,614 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 154,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,067 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 114,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 104,488 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,815 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 90,441 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 82,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 74,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 59,148 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TZM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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