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AE02 VMF

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,811 mi
Last recorded137,811 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 137,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust heatsheild loose

front subframe corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perished

o/s/r tyre tread 4mm and perished

rear number plate faded

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,787 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

exhaust heatsheild loose

front subframe corroded

n/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perished

o/s/r tyre tread 4mm and perished

rear number plate faded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 131,413 miles

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES, THESE PIPES ARE PARTIALLY OBSCURED ,AND MAY HAVE MORE CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CORRODED AND ONE MOUNTING MISSING (7.1.2)

FRONT AND CENTRE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE RUBBING SLIGHTLY ON SUSPENSION

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 131,406 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' OBJECT HANGING ON MIRROR (8.3.1e)

CORROSION ON FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

CORROSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES, THESE PIPES ARE PARTIALLY OBSCURED ,AND MAY HAVE MORE CORROSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST CORRODED AND ONE MOUNTING MISSING (7.1.2)

FRONT AND CENTRE BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE HOSE RUBBING SLIGHTLY ON SUSPENSION

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,280 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 127,264 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,856 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 117,877 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 117,877 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 113,444 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 109,207 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

catalyst converter rattles inside its box but went through emistions

Pass 16 Mar 2013 109,207 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

catalyst converter rattles inside its box but went through emistions

Pass 10 Mar 2012 105,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 102,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,556 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 97,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 89,283 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 64,979 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 64,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 54,548 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 VMF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VMF, 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 VMF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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