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AE02 LVX

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,027 mi
Last recorded120,027 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 120,027 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2015 120,019 miles

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 118,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 114,949 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Fail 9 Mar 2013 114,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to some parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,984 miles

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

all brake pipes are heavily greased

slight knocking noise on vehicle unable to find the source

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2011 95,900 miles

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

knock under vehicle unable to find source

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

slight corrosion some brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2010 84,962 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 13 Mar 2010 84,962 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 75,439 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 68,827 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 61,086 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 LVX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

AE02 LVX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is AE02 LVX safe to buy?

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