CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU02 UJA

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,426 mi
Last recorded99,426 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU02 UJA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
View full Ford Focus reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 99,426 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2018 98,498 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 98,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 95,639 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,770 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,079 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 66,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

exhaust rusty in places

Pass 4 Nov 2010 65,503 miles

front discs marked

rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Nov 2010 65,503 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear discs pitted

front discs marked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,484 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,189 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 53,256 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 53,246 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 46,030 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)

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AU02 UJA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU02 UJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AU02 UJA?

You can check the full history of AU02 UJA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU02 UJA registered?

AU02 UJA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is AU02 UJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU02 UJA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU02 UJA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AU02 UJA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.