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AE52 FMA

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

59,910 mi
Last recorded59,910 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 59,910 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 59,910 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid low,power steering fluid low,No coolant in header tank,No oil in engine

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake Discs excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake Hose bracket broken away from suspension leg causing damage to brake hose

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,834 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 53,834 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 46,771 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 46,771 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,359 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 38,359 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2012 32,721 miles

Advise Engine Management Light On

Fail 24 Aug 2012 32,721 miles

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

Advise Engine Management Light On

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,747 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 27,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 21,000 miles

EML ON

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 12,839 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 4,100 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 191 miles

both rear tyres on limits

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,046 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 37,042 miles

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

both rear and offside front tyre tread depths worn to the legal limit

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 FMA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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