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AE52 FRV

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,341 mi
Last recorded112,341 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2016 112,341 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 105,021 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 105,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 97,629 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 97,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,100 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

coolant level low (topped up with water prior to test)

nsr tyrewall perished slightly

oil level low prior to test (topped up)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 86,100 miles

Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

coolant level low (topped up with water prior to test)

nsr tyrewall perished slightly

oil level low prior to test (topped up)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 75,485 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 75,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,057 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 59,951 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 54,471 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 48,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,914 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 34,263 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 32,139 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 FRV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FRV, 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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What year was AE52 FRV registered?

AE52 FRV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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