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AE02 VGL

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,807 mi
Last recorded137,807 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,807 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2016 137,806 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has a oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 120,602 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported after flexi (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine has a oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 102,905 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 97,055 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,147 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 81,807 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,653 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 56,627 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,868 miles

Offside rear tyre is cracked and split

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,593 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 33,593 miles

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

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

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 VGL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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