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AE02 VJL

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,591 mi
Last recorded44,591 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VJL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 44,591 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 41,284 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 37,238 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,253 miles

Auxilary belt worn

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 30,253 miles

Auxilary belt worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 27,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 24,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,855 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 20,410 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 18,053 miles

o/s front tyre has 2mm of tread remaining

Pass 18 Jun 2007 15,376 miles

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 14 Jun 2006 12,123 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 VJL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VJL, 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 VJL registered?

AE02 VJL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 April 2002.

Is AE02 VJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VJL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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