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AE02 RVJ

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

253,212 mi
Last recorded253,212 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 253,212 miles

offside rear tyre wear

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear on limit

offside and nearside front tyre wear

Fail 13 Nov 2013 253,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre wear on limit

offside and nearside front tyre wear

offside rear tyre wear

Pass 27 Nov 2012 226,588 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 226,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 212,284 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 212,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 196,654 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 182,299 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 182,299 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 166,384 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 166,384 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 151,999 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 151,999 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 129,043 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 129,043 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 RVJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

AE02 RVJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is AE02 RVJ safe to buy?

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