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AE02 RVX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,326 mi
Last recorded113,326 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 RVX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 113,326 miles

general underbody corrosion & previous welding repairs to sills

oil leaks

Fail 3 Feb 2016 113,325 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

general underbody corrosion & previous welding repairs to sills

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,430 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 111,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,423 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 104,182 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 90,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,828 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 28 Feb 2009 72,045 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,731 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 65,731 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 59,900 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 59,898 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2006 54,396 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 54,396 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 RVX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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