CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE02 ZZW

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,980 mi
Last recorded113,980 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 113,980 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 113,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 107,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread which is in a repairable position

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

Offside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 107,986 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread which is in a repairable position

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

Offside front tyre is heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 101,028 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on inner tread shoulders

Fail 13 May 2013 100,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres are getting low on inner tread shoulders

Pass 23 May 2012 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 23 May 2012 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 87,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,308 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 70,386 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,386 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,111 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,743 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 47,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 38,642 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE02 ZZW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZZW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE02 ZZW?

You can check the full history of AE02 ZZW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE02 ZZW registered?

AE02 ZZW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AE02 ZZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 ZZW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE02 ZZW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE02 ZZW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.