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BV02 DYU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,735 mi
Last recorded161,735 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 161,735 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

front tyres worn low on tread and worn on inner edges

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 30 May 2014 158,230 miles

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

gearbox oil leaks

inner rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Fail 29 May 2014 158,230 miles

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

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

brake pipes pitted some are rusty

gearbox oil leaks

inner rear sills corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on tread

Pass 16 Apr 2013 153,764 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 153,755 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle only just passed the emissions test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 150,097 miles

brake pipes to front flex hoses rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 150,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 145,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 132,270 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2009 125,849 miles

brake pipes pitted

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2007 109,024 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 90,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DYU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DYU, 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 DYU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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