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BV02 DHC

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,323 mi
Last recorded111,323 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 111,268 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 105,639 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 100,853 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,848 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 91,343 miles

corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

corrosion to vehicle under body

exhaust flexi pipe weak

front brake discs inner faces corroded/lipped

stone chip in zone b of screen

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,343 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to n/s/r coil spring

corrosion to vehicle under body

exhaust flexi pipe weak

front brake discs inner faces corroded/lipped

stone chip in zone b of screen

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,400 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2015 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2015 80,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside slight corrosion to various brake pipes

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,942 miles

fuel tank strap corroding

knocking from o/s of rack

front bumper slightly insecure

front wipers split

fuel filler neck badly corroding

all coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on inside edge and cracking

o/s aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on inside edge and cracking

rear fog light full of water

Fail 27 Sep 2014 75,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all coil springs corroding

exhaust corroding

front bumper slightly insecure

front wipers split

fuel filler neck badly corroding

fuel tank strap corroding

knocking from o/s of rack

n/s/f tyre close to limit and worn on inside edge and cracking

o/s aim on lower limit

o/s/f tyre getting low and wearing on inside edge and cracking

rear fog light full of water

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,643 miles

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

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

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

horn tempremental

Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

horn tempremental

Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,156 miles

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

travel in hand brake leaver

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,653 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Fail 26 Nov 2010 52,653 miles

NAIL IN NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

TRAVEL IN HANDBRAKE LEAVER

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,526 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 45,525 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,137 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 31,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 24,574 miles

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

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 DHC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DHC, 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 DHC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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