MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust poor condition...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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..
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..
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear plate legibility
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear plate legibility
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)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is AE52 FHS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE52 FHS shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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