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AE52 FHL

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,998 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,095 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 69,457 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 59,900 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,122 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 56,112 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,650 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,785 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,861 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,725 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 21,283 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 FHL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE52 FHL registered?

AE52 FHL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 FHL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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