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AE02 RLX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,788 mi
Last recorded134,788 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 134,788 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 127,199 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 116,329 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake pads wearing low

front exhaust brackets broken

judder from front brakes

offside rear tyre wearing low

play in both track rod ends

slight damage to offside rear wheel rim

Pass 29 Sep 2012 102,552 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,887 miles

both front brake discs are coroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,887 miles

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

both front brake discs are coroded

Pass 17 Feb 2009 69,431 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 63,106 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2007 57,565 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,176 miles

V slight damage to NSR tyre tread

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

Fail 24 Feb 2006 45,176 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 RLX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

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

Is AE02 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RLX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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