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AE02 RVW

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,459 mi
Last recorded174,459 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 174,459 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 167,466 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 167,466 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 154,208 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 154,208 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 137,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 125,860 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 125,860 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 111,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 95,264 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 RVW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver 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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

AE02 RVW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 April 2002.

Is AE02 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 RVW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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