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AE02 LFW

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,691 mi
Last recorded110,691 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LFW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 110,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,210 miles

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

centre rear seat belt frayed and only just met requirement

front exhaust leaking and requires attention

Pass 10 Feb 2015 105,228 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 99,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 99,993 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 93,987 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 93,987 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 87,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2011 80,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,986 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,718 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,457 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,108 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 39,979 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 39,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 LFW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFW, 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 LFW registered?

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

Is AE02 LFW safe to buy?

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