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AE02 VGO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,440 mi
Last recorded121,440 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 121,440 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2012 111,731 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 105,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

a/c system (compressor) leaking dye.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,858 miles

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

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

a/c system (compressor) leaking dye.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 98,691 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 98,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,777 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 68,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 48,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 30,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 24,267 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 VGO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

AE02 VGO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2002.

Is AE02 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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