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AE52 EHM

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,793 mi
Last recorded178,793 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 178,793 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2020 178,771 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 170,462 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 170,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,673 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 162,673 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 155,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 147,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2014 139,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all rear brake pipes coated heavily with grease. Covering suspected corrosion

Pass 21 Nov 2013 130,016 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside/outside edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 118,238 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,529 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 100,529 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,683 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,804 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 44,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 30,648 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 17,328 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 EHM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EHM, 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 EHM registered?

AE52 EHM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 EHM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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