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AE02 LLZ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 144,730 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front sill slightly corroded

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 144,730 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front sill slightly corroded

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,934 miles

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)

offside front brake binding but not significantly at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2017 141,900 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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)

offside front brake binding but not significantly at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2016 138,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 135,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding but not significantley at time of test

tin sheilds slightly loose

Pass 31 Jan 2014 129,402 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 18 Feb 2013 118,589 miles

both front seat backs slightly insecure

deterioration front no plate

wipers poor

Pass 18 Feb 2012 107,131 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play in n/s/f link arm

Pass 18 Feb 2011 95,210 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,218 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 83,930 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 72,721 miles

front brake discs wearing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate disclouring

Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,721 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs wearing

n/s/f inner pads low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear no plate disclouring

Pass 18 Feb 2008 58,617 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear no plate discolouring

Fail 18 Feb 2008 58,617 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

rear no plate discolouring

Pass 24 Jan 2007 48,697 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2006 38,016 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 38,016 miles

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

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 LLZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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