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AE02 FUP

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,484 mi
Last recorded164,484 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2013 164,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust rattle plus slight leak at down pipe plus hanger corroded

advise slight binding to near side front brake

both front tyres on pass limit advise to change very soon

both front wish bone bushes on pass limit advise to change soon

front pads getting low

off side mirror casing damage

off side rear tyre on limit

oil leak on engine

very strong advise to change near side rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 164,484 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

advise exhaust rattle plus slight leak at down pipe plus hanger corroded

advise slight binding to near side front brake

both front tyres on pass limit advise to change very soon

both front wish bone bushes on pass limit advise to change soon

front pads getting low

off side mirror casing damage

off side rear tyre on limit

oil leak on engine

very strong advise to change near side rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 9 Mar 2012 151,609 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 136,815 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 127,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 115,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 100,744 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 100,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 84,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 84,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 68,997 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 FUP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FUP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 FUP registered?

AE02 FUP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AE02 FUP safe to buy?

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