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BV02 NAE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,306 mi
Last recorded79,306 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NAE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 79,306 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body showing corrosion through out

Pass 22 Jun 2020 78,260 miles

both outer sills showing corrosion

front and rear sub frames showing corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2020 78,252 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front sub frames showing corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2019 75,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 75,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 72,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills showing some corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,366 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,334 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,264 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,797 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 58,754 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 54,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,586 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 52,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 50,402 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,961 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2009 45,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 41,326 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 34,517 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,815 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 NAE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NAE, 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 NAE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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