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AE02 VJV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,808 mi
Last recorded133,808 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,808 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre misshaped inner edge

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

Offside sill slight corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2016 124,769 miles

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 115,606 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 115,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 106,635 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

when was cambelt change?

Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

when was cambelt change?

Pass 23 Feb 2013 98,978 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 93,082 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,626 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 86,626 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 77,870 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,438 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 60,831 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 60,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 51,397 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 43,030 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 VJV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VJV, 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 VJV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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