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BV02 SZD

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,187 mi
Last recorded148,187 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SZD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 148,187 miles

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

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

exhaust front fleaxy pipe slightly deterated

Pass 10 Jan 2017 133,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,291 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin allround (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

front flexy pipe poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2014 106,495 miles

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

exhaust front flexy pipe poor condition brake pads 80/ worn all round

Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,199 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 95,199 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 86,113 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2012 86,113 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 79,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 79,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 75,312 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 67,612 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 58,172 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 32,312 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 27,506 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 SZD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SZD, 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 SZD registered?

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

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