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AE52 EPJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,750 mi
Last recorded128,750 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 128,750 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 118,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate Rams weak.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 118,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main Dogbone Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Main Dogbone Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section - fumes in car (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH Front Tyres worn heavily around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Tailgate Rams weak.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold flexi (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Cut to side wall

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 107,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold flexi (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Outer Cut to side wall

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No oil in engine - top up required for test

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded All springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 97,314 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,025 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 87,025 miles

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

front brake pads worn low

not all bulbs in high level brake light are working

wear in front brake discs

wipers deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,985 miles

exhaust flex joint badly deteriorated and blowing

nearside front brake pads worn

Fail 5 Feb 2013 81,985 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust flex joint badly deteriorated and blowing

nearside front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 75,110 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 67,763 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 67,763 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 61,584 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 61,584 miles

LONG TRAVEL ON PARK BRAKE LEVER

Pass 17 Feb 2009 57,050 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 476,748 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 36,473 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 EPJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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