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AE02 FVA

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,117 mi
Last recorded86,117 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,117 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel tank support strap corroded

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 86,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,056 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 83,911 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 83,909 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,386 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test airfreshner ()

heavy cracking formed to both front tyres outersidewalls

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,813 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 79,223 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 76,956 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,092 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 75,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Apr 2012 73,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 72,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,706 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 70,703 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,534 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,534 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,326 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate staring to deteriorate

Pass 18 Apr 2007 65,717 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 53,355 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 FVA 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 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 FVA, 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 FVA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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