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AE02 GNU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,334 mi
Last recorded164,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 164,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre silencers front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 164,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre silencers front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 155,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 149,686 miles

Both front tyre treads bald inner edges

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 140,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,673 miles

Both front tyre treads low inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2013 128,673 miles

Both front tyre treads low inner edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Feb 2012 116,643 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 116,643 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 103,977 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 91,362 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,495 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,195 miles

n/s/r seatbelt slight dammage

unable to see inner brake pads

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 GNU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GNU, 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 GNU registered?

AE02 GNU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 March 2002.

Is AE02 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 GNU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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