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BV02 CVS

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,778 mi
Last recorded100,778 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CVS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 100,778 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2018 100,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,757 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 84,747 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Both rear tyre split & perished

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 78,854 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 74,678 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

Fail 7 Aug 2014 74,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre has nail in it

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,877 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 67,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,816 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 59,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 59,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,960 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 43,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,036 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,700 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 CVS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BV02 CVS, 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 CVS is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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