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AE52 ERV

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,860 mi
Last recorded130,860 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 ERV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 130,860 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror fairing missing

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 4 Oct 2017 130,854 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside mirror fairing missing

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 28 Sep 2016 123,961 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 123,961 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,602 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 94,817 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 94,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight images poor

child seat fitted to o/s/r

front brake pads well thin

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2013 86,425 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 86,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 76,767 miles

windscreen has chip in swept area below 10mm

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 70,337 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 58,990 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 43,216 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,781 miles

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

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

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 ERV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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