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AE52 ETF

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,025 mi
Last recorded158,025 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 158,025 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front perishing lightly

Offside outer sill blistered

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 10 May 2018 152,150 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition on inside face. (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak From top of engine area. ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 152,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill area. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak From top of engine area. ()

Brake pipe slightly corroded All metal brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Poor condition on inside face. (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 150,994 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1i)

all vehicle metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

Fail 6 May 2017 150,974 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside faces (3.5.1i)

all vehicle metal brake pipes lightly corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 149,785 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions lazy, 3 attempts to pass.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 13 Apr 2016 149,777 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o/s/r 205/60/15v n/s/r 195/60/15v (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emissions lazy, 3 attempts to pass.

slight engine oil leak.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 144,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 144,680 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,406 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 120,567 miles

Front exhaust hanger rotted and broken

MIddle exhaust hanger rotted and broken

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Pass 12 May 2012 111,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 111,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 102,750 miles

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a vacuum hose calasped

coolant below minimum STRONGLY ADVISE

n/s/f wiper blade split and smearing screen STRONGLY ADVISE

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 10 May 2011 102,750 miles

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

a vacuum hose calasped

coolant below minimum STRONGLY ADVISE

n/s/f wiper blade split and smearing screen STRONGLY ADVISE

o/s/f wiper blade split

rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 12 Apr 2010 94,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 86,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 73,747 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,762 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 60,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,191 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 ETF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ETF, 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 ETF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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