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AE02 LRZ

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,512 mi
Last recorded115,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LRZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,512 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 106,592 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 97,109 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 90,443 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 86,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 70,107 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,107 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 58,492 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread, centre of tread at 5mm

Engine breather hose collapsed

Nearside rear outer Sill starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge of tread

Slight oil leak from Offside of Steering rack

Fail 24 Mar 2015 58,492 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges of tread, centre of tread at 5mm

Engine breather hose collapsed

Nearside rear outer Sill starting to corrode

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge of tread

Slight oil leak from Offside of Steering rack

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,749 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,825 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 39,975 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,309 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inner edge of tread close to legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,069 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 28,069 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 24,371 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 24,371 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,440 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 14,474 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 9,256 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 LRZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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