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AE02 LUW

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,473 mi
Last recorded11,473 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 11,473 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 11,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 108,513 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 108,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,362 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 81,398 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 73,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 73,388 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 70,482 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,860 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 20 Mar 2008 66,860 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,269 miles

Rear brake pads appear low.

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 LUW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LUW, 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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What year was AE02 LUW registered?

AE02 LUW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is AE02 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 LUW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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