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AE02 UEX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,647 mi
Last recorded95,647 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 UEX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2021 95,647 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

centre exhaust hangers broken

Pass 10 Dec 2020 86,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

drivers door difficult to open

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,775 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

drivers door difficult to open

handbrake lever has excess movement

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,145 miles

both front tyres worn low and worn very low on inner edges.

handbrake requires adjustment.

items removed from drivers view.

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

slight chip in windscreen.

slight exhaust blow at front section.

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint.

Fail 26 Nov 2019 79,143 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn low and worn very low on inner edges.

handbrake requires adjustment.

items removed from drivers view.

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit.

slight chip in windscreen.

slight exhaust blow at front section.

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link arm ball joint.

Pass 13 Dec 2018 70,354 miles

Front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 12 Dec 2018 70,353 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front exhaust mounting broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 61,795 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 61,795 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both outer body sills corroded in non prescribed areas.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 52,644 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 47,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 38,757 miles

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 21,810 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 21,810 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Clutch bitting very high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 14,353 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 2,240 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,906 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,222 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 39,478 miles

Advise . both front tyres wearing to inner edges slightly.

advise wiper blades poor condition (front)

Pass 2 May 2006 34,626 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,569 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 27,356 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 UEX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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