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A18 MRV

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MRV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 84,677 miles

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 79,093 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 76,977 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,451 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 73,892 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 71,427 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,471 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,684 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 63,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,036 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 44,505 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,008 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 10 Oct 2006 31,626 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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A18 MRV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A18 MRV, 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 A18 MRV registered?

A18 MRV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is A18 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 MRV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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