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BV02 DFU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

67,105 mi
Last recorded67,105 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,105 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 67,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,778 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 61,346 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,346 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2013 58,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,717 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 53,575 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 51,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 May 2009 49,028 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 49,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 46,956 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2007 44,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2007 44,039 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,922 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 38,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 38,516 miles

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

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

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 DFU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DFU, 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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What year was BV02 DFU registered?

BV02 DFU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 DFU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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