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AE02 FOM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,971 mi
Last recorded158,971 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FOM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 158,971 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 May 2017 158,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 150,396 miles

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Pass 14 May 2015 138,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 May 2014 126,846 miles

Coolant low

NSR tyre slighty out of shape

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 126,846 miles

Coolant low

NSR tyre slighty out of shape

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 118,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 118,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2012 105,872 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 105,872 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 94,767 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2010 88,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,053 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front nearside brake pad is starting to break up

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 47,607 miles

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

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 FOM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

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

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