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AE02 VKT

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,836 mi
Last recorded141,836 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 141,836 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2018 141,836 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,936 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 131,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,271 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 121,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 110,749 miles

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

Offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 110,707 miles

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

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

Offside front and both rear brake pipes corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 99,123 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 87,714 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 87,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,139 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,017 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 67,017 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 55,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,288 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,569 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 31,012 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 VKT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VKT, 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 VKT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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