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BV02 MYZ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,178 mi
Last recorded66,178 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 MYZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 66,178 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 66,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 57,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2015 50,538 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2015 50,538 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (1.7.5a)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2014 44,003 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 38,085 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 32,392 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 32,392 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 25,677 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 24,933 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 24,933 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2009 23,907 miles

both rear tyres tread seperating

power steering pump leaking

Fail 6 Aug 2009 23,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres tread seperating

power steering pump leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2008 21,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 18,470 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,582 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 9,582 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear wiper blade torn

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 MYZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MYZ, 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 MYZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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