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BV02 MME

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,930 mi
Last recorded86,930 miles
Recorded on1 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2016 86,930 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside brake pipes need attension (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 86,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside brake pipes need attension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,794 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 77,616 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,616 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,665 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 65,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 65,441 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,738 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,738 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,418 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,418 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 42,816 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,058 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 33,465 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 MME is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MME, 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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What year was BV02 MME registered?

BV02 MME is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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