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AE52 CJX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 157,628 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 151,437 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 146,057 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 139,451 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 128,731 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 128,702 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 115,210 miles

drivers outer door handle very stiff to operrate

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 90,008 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 80,050 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 78,041 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 60,007 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 CJX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AE52 CJX, 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

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What year was AE52 CJX registered?

AE52 CJX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 September 2002.

Is AE52 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 CJX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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