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AE52 ETR

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,260 mi
Last recorded128,260 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 128,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 128,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 127,205 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side outer sills corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2018 127,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both side outer sills corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2017 125,184 miles

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

Road wheel slightly damaged both side front and nearside rear (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 123,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 123,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 121,335 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

noise from engine

offside rear tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,335 miles

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

noise from engine

offside rear tyre inner wall splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,848 miles

Offside rear tyre inner wall split but no cords exposed

Fail 19 Jul 2013 116,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 116,012 miles

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

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

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 27 Jul 2012 107,380 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,863 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 102,863 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 95,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,912 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 80,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 67,501 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 67,501 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,362 miles

adv on both front wipers smearing

Fail 3 Aug 2006 25,800 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut in tread (cannot see cords)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 25,800 miles

n/s/r tyre cut in tread (cannot see cords)

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 ETR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ETR, 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 ETR is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 September 2002.

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