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AE02 UEL

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 107,565 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to under side

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Fail 16 Nov 2023 107,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to under side

fuel pipes corroded at rear

Pass 6 Dec 2022 106,864 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting apart (3.4 (b) (i))

both front and rear coil springs very corroded

both sides front and rear brake discs faces corroded

whole of rear suspension components very corroded getting weak

Fail 6 Dec 2022 106,864 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting apart (3.4 (b) (i))

both front and rear coil springs very corroded

both sides front and rear brake discs faces corroded

whole of rear suspension components very corroded getting weak

Pass 1 Dec 2021 56,981 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 56,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 56,262 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 56,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,378 miles

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

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

corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 22 Jun 2016 49,803 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 49,803 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,668 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 47,668 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,219 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,841 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,841 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,240 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 36,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,460 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,308 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,401 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,298 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 UEL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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