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BV02 SZL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,604 mi
Last recorded65,604 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SZL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,604 miles

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

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

hand brake high

Fail 5 Oct 2009 65,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hand brake high

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,886 miles

high level b/light only partially working.

Fail 30 Sep 2008 57,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level b/light only partially working.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 50,446 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMIT (REPLACED TYRE AT VTS)

rear wiper split, n/s/r seat belt visual check only due to baby seat, 2 out of 5 high level brake light bulbs not working, p.a.s pump leaking, steering rack damp, o/s/f tyre starting to wear low, n/s/f flexi hose starting to perish, oil leaks on

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,710 miles

rear wiper split/brake light centre 4 bulbs inop/front discs worn/n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,710 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear wiper split/front discs worn/damp on steering rack/n/s/f tyre close to limit/

Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,710 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear wiper split/centre brake light 4 bulbs inop/damp on steering rack/front discs worn/n/s/f tyre close to limit/

Pass 25 Apr 2005 41,363 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 SZL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

BV02 SZL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is BV02 SZL safe to buy?

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