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BV02 MFO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

45,171 mi
Last recorded45,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 MFO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2023 45,171 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill hole in (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 37,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 30,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyreis also perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 26,199 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Fail 16 Jan 2020 26,197 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front outer sill corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2019 23,054 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 23,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 20,174 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 20,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 17,328 miles

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 19 Jan 2017 17,323 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 14,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 11,819 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 7,578 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2014 7,576 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust corroded

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2013 3,846 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 3,846 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 36,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 30,020 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 25,678 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 20,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 16,125 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 MFO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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