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AE02 EAO

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,137 mi
Last recorded94,137 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EAO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 94,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 92,358 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 92,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 90,671 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 89,101 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,775 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 85,775 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 80,655 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 80,655 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 76,400 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 76,400 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 69,743 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,564 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 61,977 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 56,591 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 56,591 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2008 50,955 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 42,893 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 33,932 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 EAO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

Is AE02 EAO safe to buy?

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