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BV02 LJC

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,350 mi
Last recorded129,350 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 129,350 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust hanger corroded

osr wheel bearing slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2017 128,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 128,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer area (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,049 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

front exhaust mounts missing

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 2 Jun 2016 127,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front brackets broken (7.1.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

centre exhaust corroding

front brake disks corroding and lipped

metal brake pipes corroding

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner rear bushes perishing and splitting

offside rear trailing arms front bushes splitting and perishing

slight play to offside and nearside steering arms

Pass 18 May 2015 120,590 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to n/s/r - unable to inspect seatbelt

clutch appears worn

front exhaust mountings corroded

wipers dont park automatically

Fail 15 May 2015 120,590 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

child seat fitted to n/s/r - unable to inspect seatbelt

clutch appears worn

front exhaust mountings corroded

wipers dont park automatically

Pass 8 May 2014 116,568 miles

chip in windscreen

exhaust mountings corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 116,568 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chip in windscreen

exhaust mountings corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 May 2013 102,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 66,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 54,430 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 46,013 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,010 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 May 2008 37,869 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,266 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 27,031 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 20,145 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 LJC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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