CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV02 MUC

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 MUC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 141,407 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 141,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

deep corrosion in under side of vehicle

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2013 132,229 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 121,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,292 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 110,664 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 110,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 88,525 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 9 Jun 2008 77,657 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,423 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 46,692 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV02 MUC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV02 MUC?

You can check the full history of BV02 MUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV02 MUC registered?

BV02 MUC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is BV02 MUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 MUC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV02 MUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV02 MUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.