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AE52 LKJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,615 mi
Last recorded30,615 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LKJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 30,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 30,611 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 24,879 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 24,878 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 17,975 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 12,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 94,728 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,578 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 68,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,066 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,031 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 45,999 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 38,043 miles

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

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

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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AE52 LKJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AE52 LKJ, 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 AE52 LKJ registered?

AE52 LKJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2002.

Is AE52 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 LKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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