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AE02 ZSU

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,989 mi
Last recorded161,989 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ZSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 161,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 152,192 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has scratches caused by wiper blade - does not effect view of the road

Fail 14 Oct 2017 152,192 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen has scratches caused by wiper blade - does not effect view of the road

Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,877 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 144,877 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 137,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the edge

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 129,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 124,698 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 124,698 miles

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

N/S/Rear tyre worn.

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/Front tyre worn on edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 114,451 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,603 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 94,603 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front Brake Discs (Rusty)

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

Rear Brake Discs (Rusty)

Fail 2 Mar 2010 86,867 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 86,867 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 19 Feb 2009 76,977 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 67,792 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 55,909 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,799 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 ZSU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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