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BV02 FBY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,532 mi
Last recorded153,532 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FBY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 153,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eingine loil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2018 146,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 146,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 138,867 miles

Front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 138,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Front exhaust flexi has slight blow

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 130,603 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 130,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 119,847 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 119,846 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,899 miles

Noise from timing belt area.

Fail 25 Jun 2014 113,899 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Noise from timing belt area.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,611 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 99,611 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 83,753 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 71,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 68,996 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,597 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 55,272 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,408 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,662 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 34,115 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 FBY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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