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AE02 KSU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 KSU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 88,722 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2013 88,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,391 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,497 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads approx half worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,501 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 6 Mar 2009 65,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,118 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,580 miles

brake fluid level low †

front brake discs lipped and corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

brake fluid level low †

front brake discs lipped and corroding

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

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 KSU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KSU, 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 KSU registered?

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

Is AE02 KSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 KSU shows 10 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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