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AE52 CHJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,633 mi
Last recorded135,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CHJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2018 135,633 miles

Central Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose corroded Filler Neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 123,769 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rack end has slight play

Fail 26 May 2017 123,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rack end has slight play

Pass 6 Jun 2016 114,157 miles

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

baby seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of seat belt

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2016 114,157 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

baby seat fitted nearside rear preventing full inspection of seat belt

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 102,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 102,121 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 May 2013 86,699 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 23 May 2013 86,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust starting to corrode

high imbalance on rear brakes reading 30%

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,817 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 72,370 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 72,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 66,851 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 59,933 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 59,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 May 2008 50,256 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Fail 30 May 2008 50,256 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn uneven.

Pass 18 May 2007 40,993 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 31,813 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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AE52 CHJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE52 CHJ, 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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What year was AE52 CHJ registered?

AE52 CHJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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