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BV02 SZO

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,515 mi
Last recorded149,515 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 SZO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 149,515 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 149,513 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,318 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 147,316 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 144,723 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 144,723 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 142,164 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 139,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,087 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,238 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 115,870 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 107,517 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 107,517 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 98,759 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 80,097 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 70,026 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 70,026 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 59,506 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 48,113 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 48,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SZO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SZO, 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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BV02 SZO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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