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AE02 LCO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

32,372 mi
Last recorded32,372 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 32,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jun 2021 32,372 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 31,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,248 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 28,248 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 24,628 miles

No inspection on rear seat belts, seats folded down

Fail 12 May 2018 24,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

No inspection on rear seat belts, seats folded down

Rear Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 20,733 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 20,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 17,710 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 17,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,338 miles

Alternator belt cut

Pass 11 Mar 2014 13,334 miles

O/S headlamp bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2014 13,334 miles

O/S headlamp bracket broken

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,041 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 10,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 7,637 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 2,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 1,023 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 1 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 21,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 21,468 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 21,468 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

n/s/front fog lamp insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2006 18,408 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 18,408 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 LCO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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