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AE02 FNO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,019 mi
Last recorded116,019 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 116,019 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,054 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

subframe corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 101,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

subframe corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,120 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 80,036 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,524 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 73,180 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,787 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 66,461 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 62,696 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 54,157 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 45,843 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,824 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FNO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FNO, 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 FNO registered?

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

Is AE02 FNO safe to buy?

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