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BV02 CUG

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,897 mi
Last recorded140,897 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CUG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 May 2023 140,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear closing panels corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 137,861 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL EXHAUST CORROSION

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 137,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL EXHAUST CORROSION

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 126,552 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear shock top mounts area heavily rusted

transmission oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2020 126,510 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear shock top mounts area heavily rusted

transmission oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,077 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - possibly from drive shaft oil seals? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 104,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lens damaged and some of it missing (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60/r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox - possibly from drive shaft oil seals? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 98,571 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 98,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2017 92,039 miles

adv rubber bushes perished

both front tyres perished

coolant was boiling after emissions test bound the cap was slightly loose

rear axle corroded

wipers poor condition

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

adv rubber bushes perished

both front tyres perished

coolant was boiling after emissions test bound the cap was slightly loose

rear axle corroded

wipers poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,872 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 79,380 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 72,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,629 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 63,502 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,174 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 59,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 54,450 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,450 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 50,566 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 46,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 46,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 43,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 40,822 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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BV02 CUG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BV02 CUG, 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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BV02 CUG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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