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BV02 CZB

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,013 mi
Last recorded142,013 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,013 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 142,006 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 133,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 133,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 98,379 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 98,379 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 88,630 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 72,717 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 70,820 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 67,856 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Clutch pedal rubber worn through

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 67,856 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn through

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 63,644 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 63,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 59,760 miles

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

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

Offside Front Antiroll Bar Linkrod gaiter split.

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 55,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,873 miles
Pass 9 May 2007
Pass 3 May 2006 42,239 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 CZB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CZB, 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 CZB is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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