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AE02 FSG

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,079 mi
Last recorded138,079 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 FSG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 138,079 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak near oil filter housing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 131,758 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 131,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 125,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 122,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 118,740 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 114,814 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 114,814 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 105,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 96,212 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 86,437 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise from near side rear wheel bearing.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 74,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Wipers not parking

Pass 15 Feb 2010 74,140 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wipers not parking

Fail 13 Feb 2009 64,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 64,033 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,492 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 55,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,372 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,372 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,466 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 FSG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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