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BV02 NKS

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,167 mi
Last recorded97,167 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2020 97,167 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear quite bad in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nsr sill corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2019 96,135 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,202 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,876 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,678 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 79,670 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,664 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,513 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 67,452 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 64,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 64,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 28 Aug 2009 62,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

offside rear tyre worn below 3mm inner edge and outer wall starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2009 62,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn below 3mm inner edge and outer wall starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2008 59,596 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 59,596 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,364 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 53,079 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 NKS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NKS, 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 NKS is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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