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AE02 RSY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,139 mi
Last recorded129,139 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RSY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 129,139 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,005 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 99,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2009 99,615 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2008 94,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 79,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 79,031 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 64,459 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 RSY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

AE02 RSY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is AE02 RSY safe to buy?

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