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AE02 LKM

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,477 mi
Last recorded204,477 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LKM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 204,477 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 195,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 187,635 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 178,145 miles

offside outer sill slightly corroded but not holed within 30cm of a prescribed area

Pass 15 May 2013 160,923 miles

load area cluttered

nearside front brake drag evident

nearside track rod end worn

parking brakes do not lock out, incorrectly adjusted

rear springs very badly corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 160,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

load area cluttered

nearside front brake drag evident

nearside track rod end worn

parking brakes do not lock out, incorrectly adjusted

rear springs very badly corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 133,613 miles

coil springs corroded

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brake hoses deteriorated

front lower arm bsuhes perished

front number plate deteriorated

oil around rack

oil leaks

rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

slight play in steering rack knuckles

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2011 105,894 miles

Oil leak

front and rear coil springs corroded

front bumper slightly damaged

nearside front fog light damaged

offside and nearside front head light aims on lower limit

uder tray slightly loose (missing bolts)

Pass 13 May 2010 84,997 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

Rear brake pads low.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 76,241 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 69,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,549 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 63,549 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,064 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LKM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LKM, 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 AE02 LKM registered?

AE02 LKM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is AE02 LKM safe to buy?

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