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BV02 CVA

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,256 mi
Last recorded147,256 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 147,256 miles

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

front bumper insecure

oil leak,exhaust flexi poor,exhaust front mt,broken

Fail 1 Sep 2015 147,089 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

front bumper insecure

oil leak,exhaust flexi poor,exhaust front mt,broken

Pass 2 Jul 2014 128,501 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 108,857 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 91,125 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 91,125 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 80,821 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 80,821 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 78,935 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 78,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 77,228 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,616 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,086 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,975 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 71,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 CVA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CVA, 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 CVA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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