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BV02 NKU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,054 mi
Last recorded132,054 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 NKU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 132,054 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 125,407 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2012 115,310 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 104,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate started to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre down to 1.6mm 195/60R15V

Fail 14 Feb 2011 104,366 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front number plate started to deteriorate

Offside rear tyre down to 1.6mm 195/60R15V

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 97,837 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,437 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 80,738 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 80,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2007 68,362 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 54,552 miles

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

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

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 NKU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc 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 NKU, 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 NKU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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