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AE52 EOW

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,253 mi
Last recorded110,253 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EOW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,253 miles

clutch master leaking

oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch master leaking

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 105,946 miles

front brake discs ridged and worn

near side drive shaft seal leaking in gear box/oil leaking/

o/s/f fog lamp bulb not fitted /loose/

part of front exhaust support rusted away

rear brake effort low

n/s/r tyre cracking badly and worn on edges parts void of tread

off side rear tyre worn on edges and worn to wear bands

Fail 28 Nov 2014 105,944 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs ridged and worn

near side drive shaft seal leaking in gear box/oil leaking/

o/s/f fog lamp bulb not fitted /loose/

part of front exhaust support rusted away

rear brake effort low

n/s/r tyre cracking badly and worn on edges parts void of tread

o/s/f tyre worn to wear bands and worn on edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 97,626 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 97,626 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 91,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,261 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 79,261 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs lipped

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,207 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 68,166 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 58,368 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2008 49,805 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 3 May 2007 40,979 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,656 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 37,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 EOW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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