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AE52 CLU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,983 mi
Last recorded149,983 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 149,983 miles

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

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

rust under the car

Fail 24 Oct 2016 102,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rust under the car

Pass 28 Nov 2015 145,160 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 143,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 138,670 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

underbody and suspension / springs rusty.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 135,401 miles

The exhaust front to rear is deteriating

Fail 5 Oct 2012 135,401 miles

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

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

The exhaust front to rear is deteriating

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,419 miles

Metal brake pipes have been greased.

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges.

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge.

Rear coil springs rusty.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 121,678 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 110,530 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Sep 2008 97,705 miles

Front discs getting thin

Front tyres worn on inner edged

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,663 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 59,584 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE.

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

OIL LEAK AROUND GEAR BOX AREA.

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,584 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTY OUT OF SHAPE.

OIL LEAK AROUND GEAR BOX AREA.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CLU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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