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BV02 WTP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,739 mi
Last recorded114,739 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 114,739 miles

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

Petrol tank strap showing signs of corrosion ok at time of test.

Various signs of corrosion to underside of vehicle front and rear all ok at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2016 106,036 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 106,036 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 97,557 miles

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

Various signs of corrosion to under side of vehicle all ok at time of test.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,557 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Various signs of corrosion to under side of vehicle all ok at time of test.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,140 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 90,140 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 82,844 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 82,844 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 72,989 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 72,989 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,720 miles

Front brake discs corroded and slightly worn + o/s door mirror caseing broken not failable at time of test.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,720 miles

Front brake discs corroded and slightly worn + o/s door mirror caseing broken not failable at time of test.

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 64,672 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,343 miles

n/s/f brake holding on slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,256 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 45,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,929 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 27,286 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 23,367 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 WTP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WTP, 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 WTP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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