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BV02 FVM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,883 mi
Last recorded74,883 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,883 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 69,204 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 69,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,466 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,047 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 45,562 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 45,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,687 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 29,901 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres poor ns just legal,

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 FVM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 FVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 FVM registered?

BV02 FVM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is BV02 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 FVM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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