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AE52 FMC

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,507 mi
Last recorded136,507 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FMC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 136,507 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 129,522 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2013

all brake discs are corroded

both front link bar dust covers are damaged

front number plate deteriated

fuel pipe slightly corroded under vehicle

parking brake cable slightly corroded under vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2013

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

all brake discs are corroded

both front link bar dust covers are damaged

front number plate deteriated

fuel pipe slightly corroded under vehicle

parking brake cable slightly corroded under vehicle

speedo not working (no mileage)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 168,782 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 17 Apr 2012 168,678 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 28 Apr 2011 151,701 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 151,701 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 151,682 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,281 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 84,348 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 61,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,871 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,935 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FMC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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