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BV02 LMX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

170,486 mi
Last recorded170,486 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 170,486 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to all of the underside

Pass 9 Jun 2020 170,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 169,931 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 169,254 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 77,688 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,800 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 73,385 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 71,002 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 71,002 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 68,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,345 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,619 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,307 miles

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

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

rear plate water damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,789 miles

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

rear number plate water damaged.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 40,241 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,806 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 22,772 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 LMX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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