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AE02 VLJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

91,243 mi
Last recorded91,243 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,243 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

engine oil low

water coolant below minimum

Fail 24 Sep 2018 91,242 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

engine oil low

water coolant below minimum

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,467 miles

corrosion on underside

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,462 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,167 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 66,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 59,011 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 51,534 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 42,594 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,725 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,314 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,599 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,251 miles

nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted close to wheel

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,768 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,695 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 5,916 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 VLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VLJ, 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 VLJ registered?

AE02 VLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 June 2002.

Is AE02 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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