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AE02 LVJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,395 mi
Last recorded136,395 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 135,740 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 135,732 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 135,382 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 135,371 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 May 2012 135,318 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2012 135,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011

Corrosion on brake pipes.

OIl leak

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Fail 6 Apr 2011 129,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

OIl leak

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

Play/wear in suspension bushes.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 119,408 miles

OSF headlamp damaged.

Fail 28 Apr 2010 119,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSF headlamp damaged.

Pass 6 May 2009 111,290 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2009 111,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 1 May 2008 103,797 miles

chips in screen not exsiding 40mm on passangers side drivers side not exsideing 10mm

Fail 29 Apr 2008 103,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

chips in screen not exsiding 40mm on passangers side drivers side not exsideing 10mm

Pass 25 Apr 2007 95,736 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,603 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2005 63,859 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 LVJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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