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AE52 EHU

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,722 mi
Last recorded118,722 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 118,722 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 109,087 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 87,899 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,045 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 67,473 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 67,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,113 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 60,113 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 53,839 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 46,354 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 36,511 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 36,511 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,979 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 EHU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EHU, 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 EHU registered?

AE52 EHU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 EHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 EHU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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