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AE52 EFU

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 39,682 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,963 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded at rear edge

Pass 11 Sep 2018 10,473 miles

Both front tyres low

Fail 11 Sep 2018 10,472 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front tyres low

Both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2017 8,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 6,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 2,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,059 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 66,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,133 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,810 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,662 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,893 miles

drivers side wiper split opn edge of blade

n/s/r tyre low on outer tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 27 Aug 2009 48,893 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

drivers side wiper split opn edge of blade

n/s/r tyre low on outer tread

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2008 42,168 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread

horn poor in operation

rear number plate fading very slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,617 miles

horn poor in operation

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2006 28,501 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 EFU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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