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BV02 DTK

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,578 mi
Last recorded170,578 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2015 170,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 170,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2014 163,372 miles

Exhaust silencer / plastic fuel tank heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

Fail 31 May 2014 163,371 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Exhaust silencer / plastic fuel tank heat shield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Nearside and offside wiper blades ineffective

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 152,287 miles

Brake imbalance 23% Front brakes only jsut met front imbalance requirements.It woul appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 May 2013 152,111 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 19 May 2012 147,387 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 147,387 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 134,633 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 134,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2010 121,737 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 121,737 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 111,817 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 97,616 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 93,926 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 89,581 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 DTK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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