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BV02 SWW

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

126,312 mi
Last recorded126,312 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SWW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 126,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 129,834 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 109,263 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 97,845 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,517 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 76,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,265 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,737 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,554 miles

N/S DOOR MIRROR DAMAGE

N/S/F TYRE OUTTER WALL SOFT

Pass 25 Jan 2011 51,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,439 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,488 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 35,944 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 30,514 miles

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

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

front wipers do not return to park when switched off

Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,433 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 SWW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SWW, 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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What year was BV02 SWW registered?

BV02 SWW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 March 2002.

Is BV02 SWW safe to buy?

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