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AE52 CHN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,098 mi
Last recorded129,098 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CHN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2019 129,098 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front flexible exhaust down pipe broken (8.1.1 (a))

Emission control equipment obviously defective emission control valve vacuum pipe split under manifold (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in pin and bush, only just meets MOT requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension components

clutch biting point high

Fail 13 Jun 2019 128,993 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front flexible exhaust down pipe broken (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated only just meets MOT requirement (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill corroded and holed, but internal box section in good condition, does not affect steering or braking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in pin and bush, only just meets MOT requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer outer sill corroded and holed, but internal box section in good condition, does not affect steering or braking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear surface corrosion to both rear inner sills

Rear surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 91,885 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)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 91,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2014 85,981 miles

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

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 83,439 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,885 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,885 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,845 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 78,089 miles

1.Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge. 2.Offside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint cover split.

3.Offside rear slight play in shock absorber.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 78,089 miles

1.Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge. 2.Offside front antiroll bar drop link ball joint cover split.

3.Offside rear slight play in shock absorber.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,807 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,807 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,539 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 68,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,930 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 50,635 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 CHN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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