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AE52 EHT

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,998 mi
Last recorded39,998 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EHT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 39,998 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,714 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 31,714 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 14,948 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 14,948 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 10,758 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012
Fail 4 Jan 2011

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,740 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,740 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,908 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,447 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 44,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 40,903 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 29,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 29,664 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 EHT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 EHT registered?

AE52 EHT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AE52 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 EHT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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