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AE02 LWM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

128,339 mi
Last recorded128,339 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 LWM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2019 128,339 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded/weak

Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,025 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Tank Straps corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Oct 2018 125,025 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel Tank Straps corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Trailing arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,978 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock tower tops corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Loose exhaust heat shield

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 119,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement Parking leaver not moving (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock tower tops corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Loose exhaust heat shield

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner rear sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 116,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Oct 2016 116,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 109,768 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,641 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 97,641 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 84,873 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 84,873 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 82,390 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 82,390 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 78,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,339 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,168 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 53,168 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 42,434 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 36,864 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,856 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 25,651 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 LWM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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