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AE02 EXV

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,731 mi
Last recorded126,731 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 126,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 121,253 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 121,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,461 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 114,461 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 104,754 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 104,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 96,787 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,400 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,661 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 72,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 63,468 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 63,468 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,348 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,727 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,102 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 27,101 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 21,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 14,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 10,270 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 EXV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

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

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The MOT history for AE02 EXV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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