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AE02 LVU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,204 mi
Last recorded53,204 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 53,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2014 38,485 miles

Creaking noise from steering rack

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 27,875 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 18,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Apr 2012 18,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 Oct 2011 13,901 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted time test

n/s/f trackrod has slight play

slight play both sides trackrod end

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 4,972 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 4,961 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 86,084 miles

slight play both sides steering rack

various tyres getting close to limit/perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front discs slightly poor condition inner edge

wipers starting to deteriate

Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,508 miles

front tyres worn low on inside

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Fail 28 Sep 2007 62,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn low on inside

lip of rust on inside of front discs

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,804 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 47,343 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 LVU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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