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AE02 RLV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,167 mi
Last recorded108,167 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 100,954 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 24 May 2017 100,954 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 17 May 2016 94,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank and brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 94,268 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside on inner faces (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank and brake flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fuel filler neck corroded

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 90,993 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 90,985 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,038 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,848 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

exhaust front pipe mount heavily corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2012 79,296 miles

Clutch master cylinder leaking.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 79,296 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Clutch master cylinder leaking.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 72,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 67,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 57,652 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,401 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 43,404 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 RLV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RLV, 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 RLV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2002.

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