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BV02 DOH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,494 mi
Last recorded90,494 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 DOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 90,494 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Fail 6 Oct 2017 90,491 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 84,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 12 Nov 2015 79,116 miles

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

Oil Leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,116 miles

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 72,572 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel line corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2014 72,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel line corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2012 61,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded at rear

n/s/r inner door trim missing

Fail 30 Nov 2012 61,030 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded at rear

n/s/r inner door trim missing

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,343 miles

Handbrake lever close to full travel

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)

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

Steering rack damp

Fail 11 Nov 2011 55,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Handbrake lever close to full travel

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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damp

Fail 6 Jan 2011 52,560 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 52,560 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,550 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,804 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,177 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 43,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 32,029 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 32,029 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,668 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,950 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 DOH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DOH, 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 DOH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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