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AE52 FSN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,976 mi
Last recorded56,976 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 FSN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,976 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 43,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 33,684 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,101 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 23,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 19,323 miles

corrossion on rear inner wings

front tyres are very worn and n/s is cut on sidewall

n/s rear tyre is worn very close to legal limit

Fail 25 Jul 2012 19,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrossion on rear inner wings

front tyres are very worn and n/s is cut on sidewall

n/s rear tyre is worn very close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 15,309 miles

o/s door handle faulty

Fail 12 Jul 2011 15,309 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s door handle faulty

Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,615 miles

corrossion on n/s outer sill

Fail 16 Jul 2010 11,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrossion on n/s outer sill

Pass 21 Jul 2009 8,451 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 8,451 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2008 5,299 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 1,491 miles

n/s front tyre is worn very close to legal limit and cut on sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,766 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 9,196 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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AE52 FSN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE52 FSN, 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 AE52 FSN registered?

AE52 FSN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is AE52 FSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 FSN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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