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AE52 FHH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,597 mi
Last recorded133,597 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 133,597 miles

o/s & n/s rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2016 133,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s & n/s rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 123,787 miles

Exhaust system corroded & front flexi broken

Engine oil leak

Offside & Nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2015 123,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded & front flexi broken

Offside & Nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 105,192 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust mounting bracket.

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

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 105,192 miles

Corrosion on front exhaust mounting bracket.

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight delamination on rear number plate.

Pass 1 Dec 2012 93,933 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 93,933 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,913 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 82,913 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 74,050 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 61,150 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,184 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,169 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,370 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 24,637 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 FHH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FHH, 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 FHH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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