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BV02 DKE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,318 mi
Last recorded127,318 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,318 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 127,315 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,495 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 121,493 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 May 2019 112,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 112,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Expansion tank leaking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 106,851 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 99,442 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 99,239 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 88,790 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system corroded

under body seal added under vehicle

Pass 26 May 2015 84,634 miles

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

exhaust system badly corroded on mountings

Pass 27 May 2014 81,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 78,909 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 76,480 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 74,342 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 72,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 May 2009 70,793 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear no. plate slight discoloured n/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2008 69,057 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 65,751 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 62,631 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 DKE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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