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AE02 ERX

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

77,734 mi
Last recorded77,734 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 ERX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,734 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,297 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 73,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,779 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,516 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,497 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 58,962 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 53,765 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,419 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,611 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 31,739 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 ERX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ERX, 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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What year was AE02 ERX registered?

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

Is AE02 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 ERX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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