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AE02 DLV

2002 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,947 mi
Last recorded87,947 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DLV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,947 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,660 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 88,660 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 83,630 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,340 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,223 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,162 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,751 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 59,959 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 52,140 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 45,686 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 45,686 miles

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

due to the uneven ware on n/s front tyre a alignement check is advised

Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,709 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,836 miles

headlights aim adjusted on test ( too high + too far to right)

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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AE02 DLV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE02 DLV, 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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AE02 DLV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 DLV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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