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AE02 ZRD

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,762 mi
Last recorded124,762 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZRD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 124,762 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber case loose

exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 May 2017 121,809 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber case loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system getting rusty

Fail 17 May 2017 121,802 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber case loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system getting rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2016 118,423 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front rack arm wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust getting rusty

Fail 25 May 2016 118,413 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front rack arm wearing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 28 May 2015 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system getting rusty

offside rear shockabsorber case loose

Fail 26 May 2015 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system getting rusty

offside rear shockabsorber case loose

Pass 17 Jun 2014 111,711 miles

All coils springs corroded

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 111,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

All coils springs corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 105,049 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,447 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 96,965 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 88,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,011 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 69,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 61,075 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 50,661 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 47,102 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 ZRD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZRD, 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 ZRD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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