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BV02 DME

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,155 mi
Last recorded96,155 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 96,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 96,085 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,082 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,082 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 80,983 miles

22% rear brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking on suspension arm bushes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to o/s/r tyre

front brake discs lipped and all pads wearing thin

general corrosion to exhaust and system noisey

heavy water damage to rear number plate

slight damage to rear end of vehicle

some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.Close to limits and may need attention soon

Fail 7 Mar 2009 80,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

22% rear brake imbalance

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

age cracking on suspension arm bushes

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cuts to o/s/r tyre

front brake discs lipped and all pads wearing thin

general corrosion to exhaust and system noisey

heavy water damage to rear number plate

slight damage to rear end of vehicle

some roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing.Close to limits and may need attention soon

Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

deep cuts in rear tyres

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisy

rear number plate water damage

Fail 21 Feb 2008 72,941 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

deep cuts in rear tyres

exhaust corroded

exhaust noisy

o/s front tyre on legal limit

rear number plate water damage

Pass 6 Mar 2007 63,640 miles

exhaust corroded

gearbox oil leak

m/s/f lower arm bushes age cracking

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to childseat fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,849 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 52,849 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 DME is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 DME, 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 DME is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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