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BV02 EAP

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,975 mi
Last recorded69,975 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 EAP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 69,975 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,615 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,759 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 65,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,538 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 55,514 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 50,772 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 50,772 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,693 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 46,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,821 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 41,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 41,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 29,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,475 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 22,453 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 20,458 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,329 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 16,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 14,179 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 EAP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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