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BV02 EWE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,094 mi
Last recorded89,094 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 EWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 89,094 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 89,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,451 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,475 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2012 77,475 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/f door damaged

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2011 70,470 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2010 63,248 miles

accident damage to n/s/r bumper and wing

accident damage to o/s/f door and wing

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2009 55,225 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 55,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,012 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 49,012 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 41,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,441 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 34,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 31,376 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2005 31,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 EWE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc 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 EWE, 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 EWE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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