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BV02 DHM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

139,277 mi
Last recorded139,277 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 DHM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2018 139,277 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 137,526 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device wearing smooth

Fuel tank straps corroded

Parking brake travel on max limits

Fail 8 Jul 2017 137,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip device wearing smooth

Fuel tank straps corroded

Parking brake travel on max limits

Pass 2 Jul 2016 132,278 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 122,919 miles

fuel tank straps corroding

nearside front tyre on limit

offside front tyre nearing limit

slight play in nearside front track-rod end

surface corrosion to vehicle body areas

Pass 11 Jul 2014 114,222 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 114,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 103,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 103,919 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 103,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,631 miles

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

nearside Non Obligatory mirror missing

Fail 7 Jun 2012 90,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

nearside Non Obligatory mirror missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,318 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,989 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 66,989 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 64,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 58,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 55,014 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 55,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 51,260 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 426,554 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 426,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 DHM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver 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 DHM, 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 DHM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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