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AE02 EVU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,068 mi
Last recorded49,068 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,068 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 49,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 47,331 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,662 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,177 miles

Both rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Oct 2017 46,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Both rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,349 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracking

Nearside Front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,576 miles

Rear N/S AND O/S TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,907 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 41,309 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,488 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,951 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2010 34,944 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

battery insecure

engine oil leak

exhaust system rusty

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,846 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,008 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 21,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 20,349 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 EVU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

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

Is AE02 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 EVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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