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AE02 FOD

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 101,576 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 101,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,486 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2015 89,265 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 89,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 83,093 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 76,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 72,091 miles

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 72,091 miles

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

Slight play in both steering rack inner joints

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 66,155 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,181 miles

nsf tyre on legal limit

osf rack gaiter starting to split

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Feb 2009 57,989 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 55,462 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 55,396 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,112 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 47,415 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 FOD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

AE02 FOD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is AE02 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 FOD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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