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AE02 VLM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,959 mi
Last recorded105,959 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 105,959 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 98,076 miles

Both rear tyre have cracks on sidewalls

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 98,076 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyre have cracks on sidewalls

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 90,180 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 90,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 79,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,262 miles

Both rear sills and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 64,021 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,689 miles

Oil leak

both front & rear wipers smearing & judder

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 24 Feb 2014 59,689 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both front & rear wipers smearing & judder

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,184 miles

Damp around thermostat housing

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,908 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 50,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 45,988 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 45,988 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,258 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 35,256 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 26,858 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 20,985 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 VLM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AE02 VLM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 March 2002.

Is AE02 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE02 VLM shows 20 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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