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BV02 LLR

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,610 mi
Last recorded26,610 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 LLR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,610 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch area poor repair covered in silicon sealer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 25,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt is cracked/perishing

front wipers do not automatically self park but can be parked out of drivers view

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas

Fail 28 Apr 2020 25,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt is cracked/perishing

front wipers do not automatically self park but can be parked out of drivers view

surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sill areas

Pass 3 Apr 2019 23,474 miles

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment

Fail 3 Apr 2019 23,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Handbrake lever has slight excess travel indicating the system requires attention/adjustment

Pass 29 Mar 2018 20,901 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 19,384 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 19,384 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 17,107 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 14,632 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 11,618 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 7,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 3,355 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011

Mileage not displayed

Pass 17 Mar 2009 52,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 50,142 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 47,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,113 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 39,344 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 39,341 miles

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

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

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 LLR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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