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AE52 CKU

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,873 mi
Last recorded151,873 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil contaminated (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 151,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splitting badly (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil contaminated (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 147,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 143,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres slightly cracked both sides

Fail 3 Mar 2014 143,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres slightly cracked both sides

Pass 17 Aug 2012 133,768 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 127,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 127,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 119,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 109,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 109,256 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 97,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,979 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 CKU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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