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AE02 EPF

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

13,706 mi
Last recorded13,706 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EPF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 13,706 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 10,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 8,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 3,535 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 3,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 3,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 2,973 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 2,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 2,385 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 1,967 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 1,967 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 1,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 659 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 217 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 16,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 15,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 14,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,071 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,954 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 10,832 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 9,514 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 EPF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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

Is AE02 EPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 EPF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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