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BV02 SVD

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,556 mi
Last recorded83,556 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 83,556 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 81,259 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 79,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 77,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 74,331 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 70,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 68,055 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 65,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 62,514 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,068 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 54,931 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 50,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 45,676 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 45,676 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 41,587 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 36,892 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 32,006 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 27,713 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 27,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on edge

Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,216 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,849 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,513 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 SVD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 SVD registered?

BV02 SVD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 SVD shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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