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AE02 VJJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,033 mi
Last recorded87,033 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 87,033 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 85,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,123 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,642 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 80,642 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 77,765 miles

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

rear brake imbalance just met 24 %

Fail 15 Sep 2015 77,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake imbalance just met 24 %

Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,406 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r wheel bearing worn

Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,416 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 70,416 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,700 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 63,677 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 63,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,955 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,955 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,080 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 43,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 32,750 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,821 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 VJJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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