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BV02 SYP

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,211 mi
Last recorded116,211 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 116,211 miles

advise engine oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 116,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise engine oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 109,826 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,826 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 97,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 97,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 88,040 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 88,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 76,794 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,793 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,411 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,986 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,364 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,318 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,577 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 26,268 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 SYP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

BV02 SYP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is BV02 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 SYP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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