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AE02 ZSL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZSL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 158,141 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 158,111 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 153,994 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 153,994 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2024 150,160 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 150,159 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 126,112 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 126,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,956 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 121,215 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 121,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 119,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 117,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Dec 2018 117,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 115,107 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 113,497 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 110,799 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2015 110,664 miles

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

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

O/S dip beam image slight distortion

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

coolant leak

corrosion structure suspension and components

oil leak

wipers deteriorated

Pass 20 Dec 2014 105,653 miles

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

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

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)

screen marked

slight corrosion on suspension and components

Pass 28 Dec 2013 93,724 miles

Oil leak

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

windscreen starting to mark

wipers starting to streak

Pass 24 Dec 2012 85,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2011 75,330 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 65,611 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Dec 2009 55,785 miles

both front discs lipped

Pass 19 Dec 2008 48,669 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 43,166 miles
Pass 16 May 2005 34,823 miles

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

offside rear tyre nailed

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 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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