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AE02 LHF

2002 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

162,928 mi
Last recorded162,928 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Mondeo91,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LHF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 162,928 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 162,266 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 160,601 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 159,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 156,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 153,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 151,965 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 149,998 miles

FRONT EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE CRACKING

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Feb 2018 147,929 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE +N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

Fail 23 Feb 2018 147,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R TYRE LOW ON INNER EDGE +N/S/R TYRE WEARING OUT OF SHAPE

Pass 21 Feb 2017 145,641 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 140,780 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 135,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 135,941 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 127,337 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 127,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 122,212 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 122,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 117,229 miles

AIR BAG FAULT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED TEST FAILURE AFTER 04/2012

Fail 15 Feb 2012 117,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

AIR BAG FAULT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED TEST FAILURE AFTER 04/2012

Pass 7 Mar 2011 108,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 100,777 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 94,000 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 86,750 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 81,886 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 66,235 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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AE02 LHF is a 2002 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2002 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 91,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE02 LHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Mondeo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 LHF registered?

AE02 LHF is a 2002 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is AE02 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 LHF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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