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AE02 UEP

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,527 mi
Last recorded168,527 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UEP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 168,527 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSCURE

ENGINE WATER LEAK

FRONT BRAKES VERY SHARP

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR UNDER SILLS AND CHASSIS MEMBERS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 162,485 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN ON IN/SIDE EDGES

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

REAR EXHAUST SHIELD INSURE

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 157,064 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes worn and weak

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and weak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Feb 2015 157,064 miles

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

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

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

both n/s/f and o/s/f inner rear wishbone bushes worn and weak

both rear trailing arm bushes worn and weak

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in n/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 6 Jan 2014 149,039 miles

bottom of both rear coil springs heavily corroded

brake fluid level just above minimum

large sticker in windscreen

nearside and offside front bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 8 Jan 2013 141,878 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 141,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,672 miles

gear change stiff in operation

Fail 29 Sep 2011 125,672 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gear change stiff in operation

Pass 20 Sep 2010 118,678 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 103,325 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 84,977 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

noise when turning o/s/f wheel through g/box

Fail 25 Sep 2007 67,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

noise when turning o/s/f wheel through g/box

Fail 20 Nov 2006 61,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,676 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,961 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 UEP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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