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BV02 LPL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,598 mi
Last recorded104,598 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,598 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2020 104,598 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank straps corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2019 99,042 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 99,041 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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 92,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel abnormally cambered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 92,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LCA rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel abnormally cambered

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,846 miles

Oil leak ()

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 86,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 81,779 miles

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 76,110 miles

Rear tyres perished

engine management light on

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,754 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,924 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 67,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 65,515 miles

o/s mirror damaged

power steering res on low

Pass 14 Mar 2012 62,847 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 62,847 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,812 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2011 58,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 49,618 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 49,618 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 44,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,899 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 33,329 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 LPL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LPL, 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 LPL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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