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AE02 RNO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,682 mi
Last recorded103,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RNO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 103,682 miles

nearside front door mirror glass missing

Fail 4 Jul 2014 103,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front door mirror glass missing

Pass 8 Apr 2013 101,258 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 101,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,816 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 90,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,880 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 78,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,736 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s front coil spring corroded

n/s front inner arch metal brake pipe damp

n/s front side light dim (bulb)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 68,926 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 64,178 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 64,178 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,961 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 53,961 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,101 miles

nail in tyre

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 RNO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

AE02 RNO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is AE02 RNO safe to buy?

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