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AE02 YVD

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,106 mi
Last recorded118,106 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 YVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 118,045 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,610 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 108,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 92,178 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 75,404 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,404 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 66,066 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres starting to go out of shape slightly

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 57,319 miles

Both front seatbelt stalks stick slightly when released

Drivers mirror taped up

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 57,319 miles

Both front seatbelt stalks stick slightly when released

Drivers mirror taped up

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,364 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,662 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,100 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 YVD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YVD, 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 YVD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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