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BV02 TKC

2002 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,263 mi
Last recorded121,263 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 TKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 121,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,513 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 111,673 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2014 111,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2012 109,238 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 108,072 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 102,167 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 102,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 89,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,731 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 63,806 miles

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)

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 TKC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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