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AE52 COJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,599 mi
Last recorded151,599 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 COJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 151,599 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

sill corroded and heavily underseald

Fail 12 Sep 2017 151,596 miles

Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

sill corroded and heavily underseald

Pass 28 Oct 2016 139,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 124,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

brake fluid on min

Fail 28 Oct 2015 124,290 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

brake fluid on min

Pass 30 Oct 2014 108,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s screen chipped

Fail 30 Oct 2014 108,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s screen chipped

Pass 28 Oct 2013 88,352 miles

Oil leak

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

oil contamination around power steering rack

rear number plate poor

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,238 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 71,251 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise offside mirror damaged but ok

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2010 67,068 miles

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2009 60,668 miles

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

Offside rear tyre starting to step on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2009 60,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre starting to step on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 52,990 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Fail 21 Oct 2008 52,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise nearside rear tyre slightly perished

advise rear number plate starting to separate

Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,488 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,894 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 34,894 miles

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

Offside Front 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 COJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 COJ, 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 COJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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