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BV02 DDY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

78,723 mi
Last recorded78,723 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 78,723 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 78,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 78,157 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 78,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perishing.

Fail 5 Jan 2017 77,655 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre side wall perishing.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 74,599 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 5 Jan 2015 74,599 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 3 Jan 2014 72,127 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2014 72,127 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the edges

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 68,398 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,398 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 65,884 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 65,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 61,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,459 miles

both rear tyres are becoming perished

offside rear tyre valve is becoming perished

Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,784 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,784 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,577 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 39,058 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 39,058 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside rear tyre perrishing

oil leak from engine

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 DDY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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