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BV02 DVU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,381 mi
Last recorded96,381 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,381 miles

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

wipers deteriating

Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,890 miles

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

n/s/f spring corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,944 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 93,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 92,627 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 89,430 miles

Edges worn low on nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn very low inner

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 89,430 miles

Edges worn low on nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn very low inner

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2012 82,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged and wearing inner

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall damaged but not through to cords

Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,326 miles

rear no plate water contaminated

Fail 27 Nov 2010 68,307 miles

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

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

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

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

rear no plate water contaminated

Pass 14 Nov 2009 61,451 miles

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

n.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 14 Nov 2009 61,451 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

n.s.r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Nov 2008 53,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 39,318 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 24,379 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 9,443 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 DVU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DVU, 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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What year was BV02 DVU registered?

BV02 DVU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is BV02 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 DVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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