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BV02 LMK

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,792 mi
Last recorded58,792 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 LMK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 58,792 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 50,799 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 50,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 44,114 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 42,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 42,767 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner and outer edges cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 41,231 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 39,076 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 36,703 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Has slight seepage from a joint slight leak on steering rack rubber boot (2.3.3b) (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Has slight seepage from a joint slight leak on steering rack rubber boot (2.3.3b) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 34,618 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 33,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint slight leak on steering rack rubber boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 32,460 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 30,714 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 28,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,979 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 25,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,460 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 20,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 18,546 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 16,554 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 14,410 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,130 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 LMK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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