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BV02 TFZ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

163,333 mi
Last recorded163,333 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 TFZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 163,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / 80% HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT WORKING /

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 163,333 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED / 80% HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT WORKING /

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 158,002 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 18 Sep 2017 157,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,791 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 5 Sep 2016 154,791 miles

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 144,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 133,147 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 122,089 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 122,089 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 112,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 112,080 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 102,502 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 92,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 81,685 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,712 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 58,784 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 46,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,550 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 TFZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

BV02 TFZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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The MOT history for BV02 TFZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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