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AE52 EJA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,401 mi
Last recorded103,401 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 103,401 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 103,401 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

offside rear brake pipe heavily corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 78,992 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 66,516 miles

exhaust heat shields loose.

exhaust showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,505 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,505 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 50,998 miles

Both rear tyres are very slightly out of shape

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

The front brake discs are getting lipped and deteriated

The rear number plate is getting deteriated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,152 miles

exhaust mounts and underbody rusting

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,237 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 31,317 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 24,396 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 24,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 17,496 miles

small cut in offside front tyre (outer wall)

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 EJA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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