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AE52 EWM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,150 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

Heatshield loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 94,147 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler ()

Heatshield loose

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2017 89,015 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,940 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,633 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,481 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 62,878 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 62,878 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,409 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,188 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,252 miles

near side front disc corroded / inner pad worn low / nail in near side rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2006 33,374 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 26,001 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 EWM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EWM, 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 EWM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2002.

Is AE52 EWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 EWM shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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