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AE52 FHS

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,415 mi
Last recorded189,415 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FHS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 189,415 miles

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

centre exhaust poor condition...

Fail 16 Jan 2017 189,259 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust poor condition...

Pass 15 Jan 2016 182,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting area corroding

Offside Front road spring corroding

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting area corroding

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2016 182,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill by rear suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / floor by rear suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill by rear suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch / floor by suspension arm front mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting area corroding

Offside Front road spring corroding

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting area corroding

Offside Rear fog lamp lens cracked

Offside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

centre and rear exhaust corroded

fuel tank filler pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2015 174,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

centre ex corroded

fuel filler and breather pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2014 167,639 miles

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

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

oil leak noted..n/s/f wing damage..rear fog light lens cracked..rear coils springs rusted.front brake hose ferrules rusted

Fail 2 Jan 2014 167,639 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

oil leak noted..n/s/f wing damage..rear fog light lens cracked..rear coils springs rusted.front brake hose ferrules rusted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 162,372 miles

body damage n/s/f...engine oil leak..possible oil filter leak?...diesel smoke high on first application..o/s/f tyre inner edge worn...front suspension lower arms rubber bushes worn..

Fail 9 Jan 2013 162,340 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage n/s/f...engine oil leak..possible oil filter leak?...diesel smoke high on first application..o/s/f tyre inner edge worn...front suspension lower arms rubber bushes worn..

Pass 4 Jan 2012 153,974 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall has slight damage and is wearing on inner edge

rear antiroll bar starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jan 2012 153,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

offside front tyre outer side wall has slight damage and is wearing on inner edge

rear antiroll bar starting to corrode

Fail 9 Dec 2010 142,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear plate legibility

Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,898 miles

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

rear plate legibility

Pass 31 Dec 2009 132,910 miles

Covers over front and rear inner wings not allowing full inspection

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 113,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 75,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 56,427 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 FHS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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