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AE52 CRX

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2018 120,625 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre And perishing ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre And perishing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre And Side Wall Worn ()

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 110,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 110,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,746 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,911 miles

DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL/TREAD.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 96,236 miles

WIPER PARK FAULT.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS R SUSPENSION AREA.SLIGHT DISTORTION F BRAKE HOSES.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL MIN.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 92,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 92,250 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 87,685 miles

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.OIL LEVEL LOW.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,512 miles

HORN FUNCTION POOR.OIL/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUBFRAME AREAS.PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.NOISE R BRAKES?

Fail 15 Dec 2009 78,512 miles

HORN FUNCTION POOR.OIL/BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.MINOR PLAY O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT.LIGHT CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUBFRAME AREAS.PLAY O/S/R WHEEL BEARINGS.NOISE R BRAKES?

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 72,428 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 72,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 64,612 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 64,612 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 46,490 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 39,069 miles

Handbrake lever high,needs adjusting.

N/S/R tyre is on 3mm,slightly uneven wear.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 38,736 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 38,736 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

high handbrake travel †

offside sill damaged

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 CRX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CRX, 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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What year was AE52 CRX registered?

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

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