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AE02 DVN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,977 mi
Last recorded116,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 DVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 116,977 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 114,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 114,469 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 110,232 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 105,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 105,560 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 100,686 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,352 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 98,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 95,849 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 92,041 miles

Rear service brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 13 Jun 2018 88,746 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 88,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 84,883 miles

Offside front tyre void of tread on inner shoulder

Pass 27 May 2016 75,020 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 May 2016 75,020 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 60,663 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 20 May 2015 60,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 27 May 2014 48,220 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2013 35,470 miles

Oil leak

rear number plate delaminated

Pass 28 May 2012 25,079 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 18,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 14,393 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,832 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,318 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 7,093 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 DVN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DVN, 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 DVN registered?

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

Is AE02 DVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 DVN shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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