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BV02 DKJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,228 mi
Last recorded133,228 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2014 133,228 miles

ADVISE, battery warning light on dash.

ADVISE, front number plate deteriorating.

ADVISE, general corrsion taking place to underside of vehicle.

ADVISE, offside front inner driveshaft oil seal leaking.

ADVISE, offside front steering rack gaiter pin-holed.

ADVISE, offside rear tyre perishing also wearing low.

ADVISE, rear coil springs corroding.

ADVISE, vaccum pipe holed.(under inlet manifold)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,014 miles

ADVISE, exhaust heat shields deteriorated.

ADVISE, front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, handbrake travel close to excess.

ADVISE, nearside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, slight play in nearside front track rod end.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 122,907 miles

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

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

ADVISE, exhaust heat shields deteriorated.

ADVISE, front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, handbrake travel close to excess.

ADVISE, nearside front shock absorber damp.

ADVISE, slight play in nearside front track rod end.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 114,127 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 114,124 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 107,209 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 107,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

oil & coolant low. rear suspension bushes perrishing.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,596 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 100,595 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

rear wiper split brake fluid & engine oil & coolant low front brake discs lipped & pads low o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,666 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 85,513 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 85,511 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 74,100 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,681 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 DKJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DKJ, 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 DKJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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