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AE02 YTK

2002 Ford Focus

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,689 mi
Last recorded122,689 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 122,689 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 122,689 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 117,170 miles

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

lower body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2014 117,168 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

lower body corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,583 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

underfloor corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2013 110,293 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

side skirts fitted obscuring outer sills

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,273 miles

underfloor as slight corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2012 104,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underfloor as slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2011 97,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,190 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,190 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 80,485 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 69,959 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 60,935 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 52,887 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 YTK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YTK, 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 YTK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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