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AE02 LKX

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,178 mi
Last recorded140,178 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LKX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 140,178 miles

All 4 coil springs corroding

All suspension shows general age related wear

Coolant leak (Possible Thermostat housing)

Exhaust corroded & slight leak at front pipe joint

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside wing mirror cap missing

Rear subframe and all components corroding

Underbody corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2016 140,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Sidewall damaged) (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

All 4 coil springs corroding

All suspension shows general age related wear

Coolant leak (Possible Thermostat housing)

Exhaust corroded & slight leak at front pipe joint

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Offside wing mirror cap missing

Rear subframe and all components corroding

Underbody corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2015 131,836 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

front brake disc's worn a lip

general underbody corrosion

n/s/f wiper slight smear

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,449 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front bumper slight damage

Fail 3 Jun 2014 127,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside front bumper slight damage

Pass 5 Jun 2013 124,189 miles

offside door mirrow back broken

Pass 1 Jun 2012 119,746 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 119,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 108,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 98,329 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,669 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,284 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 67,529 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 54,891 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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AE02 LKX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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