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AE02 EXN

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,585 mi
Last recorded125,585 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 EXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 125,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 122,156 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 119,286 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 119,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 112,930 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 112,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 99,204 miles

n/s/f fog lens cracked

wipers smearing

Fail 19 Feb 2008 99,204 miles

wipers smearing

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

n/s/f fog lens cracked

Pass 21 Feb 2007 81,581 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 EXN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EXN, 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 EXN registered?

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

Is AE02 EXN safe to buy?

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