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BV02 MVP

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,385 mi
Last recorded93,385 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 MVP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror minor damged

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 93,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door mirror minor damged

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 89,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 84,195 miles

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2015 84,195 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,755 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inneredge

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

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,593 miles

FRONT TO REAR OF EXHAUST CORRODED

NOISE FROM STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS SEVERELY CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F BRAKE FERULE CORDODED

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,593 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

FRONT TO REAR OF EXHAUST CORRODED

NOISE FROM STEERING ON LOCK TO LOCK

REAR SUSPENSION SPRINGS SEVERELY CORRODED

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F BRAKE FERULE CORDODED

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,129 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,567 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 69,265 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 62,294 miles

n/s/ side mirror got tape around it

n/s/r tyre slightly cracking in tread

Pass 16 Aug 2008 52,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake high

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

Pass 31 May 2007 42,314 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge †o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm †n/s/f slight noise rotating tyre

Pass 13 May 2006 34,914 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 MVP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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