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AE52 LVH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

55,304 mi
Last recorded55,304 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 LVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 55,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

advise parking brake end of paw

Pass 22 Jan 2021 39,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 39,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 31,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 31,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 20,581 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 20,581 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 10,899 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 1,730 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 1,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,852 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 79,590 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 72,658 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,728 miles

nail in nearside rear (not repearable)

nearside front tyre worn in the middle

wiper blade slightly smearing

Pass 8 Sep 2011 62,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,190 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,435 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,483 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 36,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 29,355 miles

Rear Number plate starting to perish.

Unable to check front brake pads due to wheel trim.

Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,675 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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AE52 LVH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AE52 LVH, 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 AE52 LVH registered?

AE52 LVH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is AE52 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 LVH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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