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AE02 FOA

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FOA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 120,096 miles

front power steering pipe very rusty

fuel filler pipes very rusty

Fail 24 Nov 2015 120,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front power steering pipe very rusty

fuel filler pipes very rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and split in outer wall strong advise (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 108,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 100,761 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 100,761 miles

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

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

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

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

engine warning light (on) engine oil level low..

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,204 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

oil fluid dampness showing to the offside part of the steering rack.

power steering reservoir fluid level on"min".

Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,090 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 60,659 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 55,873 miles

creak on o/s front suspension

engine hunts slightly during warmup

power steering fluid just over min

rear brakes need clean and ajust

Pass 6 Nov 2007 50,680 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 43,132 miles

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 FOA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FOA, 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 FOA registered?

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

Is AE02 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 FOA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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