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BV02 LNT

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,094 mi
Last recorded138,094 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 LNT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 138,094 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 130,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,971 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 123,690 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011
Pass 29 Mar 2010 115,275 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Mar 2010 115,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 112,306 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Apr 2009 112,290 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

power steering fluid getting low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Mar 2008 107,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Mar 2007 102,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Mar 2007 102,457 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2006 84,820 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 LNT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LNT, 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 LNT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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