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BV02 CVD

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,237 mi
Last recorded103,237 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CVD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 103,237 miles

all rear suspension bushes cracking and displaying slight play.

child safety seat fitted to n/s/f safety belt

corrosion located on fuel cell support strap.

corrosion loccated on all vehicle suspension.

damage located to o/s/f bumper

front number plate cracking and de-laminating.

grease located around both front suspension lower ball joints.

n/s/f mirror damaged and mirror glass missing.

oil leak located from vehicle gearbox.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Fail 25 Jul 2015 103,237 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

all rear suspension bushes cracking and displaying slight play.

child safety seat fitted to n/s/f safety belt

corrosion located on fuel cell support strap.

corrosion loccated on all vehicle suspension.

damage located to o/s/f bumper

front number plate cracking and de-laminating.

grease located around both front suspension lower ball joints.

n/s/f mirror damaged and mirror glass missing.

oil leak located from vehicle gearbox.

vehicle handbrake travel high.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 97,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass is missing

Fail 25 Jul 2014 97,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass is missing

wipers split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers split

nearside mirror glass missing

rear numberplate delaminated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 90,420 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers split

nearside mirror glass missing

rear numberplate delaminated

Pass 23 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 82,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 74,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Jul 2011 74,108 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,084 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wiper blades split

handbrake slack

inlet vacuum hose calasped

n/s/r seal damaged

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing screen

slight dampness around brake pedal but leaking at this time

slight noise from auxilary belt area

Pass 11 Jul 2009 54,683 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 54,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

coolent leak from water pump

front & rear no plates staring to delaminate

oil around sterring rack

Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,294 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 14 Jul 2007 27,233 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 27,233 miles

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn and cracking.

front brake disc heavly lipped.

handbrake travel high.

o/s wiper dirty.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 18,409 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 13,969 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 CVD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc diesel 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 CVD, 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 CVD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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