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AE02 DPU

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DPU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 96,413 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)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 96,413 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,360 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,955 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 81,955 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,247 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,244 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,324 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE GAITERS SPLIT

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

BOTH SIDES FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

NEAR SIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE GAITERS SPLIT

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 57,181 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 51,363 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,409 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,591 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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AE02 DPU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DPU, 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

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What year was AE02 DPU registered?

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

Is AE02 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 DPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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