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AE02 UMV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,389 mi
Last recorded136,389 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 136,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 15 Oct 2021 136,389 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 14 Oct 2020 130,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,449 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 112,447 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,479 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 106,479 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,699 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,577 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,568 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) and damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 84,695 miles

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

header tank has a hole in

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,695 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

header tank has a hole in

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,442 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,442 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,826 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 65,283 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,394 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,636 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,572 miles

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 17 Apr 2007 34,929 miles

brake discs are starting to get worn

o/s/f tyre border line and wall cracking on limits

wiper blades are getting worn

Pass 12 Apr 2006 28,317 miles

front wiper blades are getting worn

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 UMV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UMV, 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 UMV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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