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AE02 LWO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,249 mi
Last recorded107,249 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 107,249 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 105,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 104,958 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 102,501 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 102,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 98,884 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to both sills

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake cables both corroded and a little stiff in opperation

Slight missfire

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 87,585 miles

chip in screen outside drivers view

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,585 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

chip in screen outside drivers view

Pass 7 Apr 2011 75,195 miles

Coolant level low

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,177 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,616 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,616 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 64,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 57,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 46,752 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,353 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 LWO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE02 LWO registered?

AE02 LWO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2002.

Is AE02 LWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 LWO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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