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AE02 LPN

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,690 mi
Last recorded160,690 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 160,690 miles

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OS/,N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 160,690 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% OS/,N/S (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2016 153,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 147,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2015 147,196 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2013 131,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 131,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 123,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 114,867 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,867 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 105,820 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 100,536 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 92,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 86,989 miles

the presenter asked us to replace with spare which was extremely dangerous I refused.

Fail 4 Apr 2008 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

the presenter asked us to replace with spare which was extremely dangerous I refused.

Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,744 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 83,744 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,586 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 64,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LPN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPN, 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 LPN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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