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AE02 XYW

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,287 mi
Last recorded89,287 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 XYW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2018 89,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to pump (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill trims fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 82,806 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 82,806 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 66,301 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 66,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,987 miles

front steel brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,837 miles

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 53,291 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 50,613 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 50,613 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,722 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Fail 28 Feb 2011 47,722 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2010 44,817 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 40,946 miles

Auxillary noise, possiable belt or tensioner

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

PAS fluid seaping from pump

Pass 19 Feb 2009 40,946 miles

Auxillary noise, possiable belt or tensioner

PAS fluid seaping from pump

Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,233 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,170 miles

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

signs of wear front brake pads

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 XYW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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