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AE52 FJN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

100,398 mi
Last recorded100,398 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 100,398 miles

OSR & NSR tyres are perished / cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded ( brake pipes are covered in grease)

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded

rear brake & hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Fail 18 Aug 2018 100,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

OSR & NSR tyres are perished / cracked

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pipes & fuel pipes are corroded ( brake pipes are covered in grease)

couple of stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

inner & outer sills & under body is corroded

rear brake & hand brake just met minimum requirements for performance & imbalance, needs repair

Fail 8 Aug 2018 100,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded at clips and subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 97,406 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rattle to cat and centre exhaust box

slight missfire

Pass 17 Aug 2016 92,449 miles

both rear tyres cracked and perished

slight corrosion to both inner and outer cills

Fail 17 Aug 2016 92,449 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

slight corrosion to both inner and outer cills

Pass 8 Aug 2015

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 80,139 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 80,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 76,738 miles

Both front to rear brakepipes corroded

Front exhaust flexi starting to leak / Corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 76,738 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both front to rear brakepipes corroded

Front exhaust flexi starting to leak / Corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 68,892 miles

ADVISE:- both front tyres 2.5 -3mm, both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 68,892 miles

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

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

ADVISE:- both front tyres 2.5 -3mm, both front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 54,473 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 54,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,469 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,161 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 13,788 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 FJN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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