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AE52 EUD

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

29,900 mi
Last recorded29,900 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 EUD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 29,900 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 29,900 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 23,993 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 23,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 19,210 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 19,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 13,429 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 13,429 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 9,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 5,349 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 5,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 311 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 311 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre has small cuts down to cords

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,686 miles

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

front brake discs worn

horn out of tune

o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm bushs seprating

power steering pump switch loom broken

small cracks in o/s/r tyre treads

Fail 22 Oct 2010 53,686 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

horn out of tune

o/s/r + n/s/r trailing arm bushs seprating

power steering pump switch loom broken

small cracks in o/s/r tyre treads

Pass 7 Nov 2009 45,634 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 45,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 37,435 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/r tyre has a screw in it suspect punctured

rear licence plate is deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,561 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 26,561 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 16,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2005 7,283 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 EUD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EUD, 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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What year was AE52 EUD registered?

AE52 EUD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 EUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 EUD shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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