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BV02 WUG

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,919 mi
Last recorded129,919 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2019 129,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement broken after cat (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected wheel fouling body on lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 119,058 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 119,058 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

engine management light on dash

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 107,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,843 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 102,491 miles

demisters don't work

n/s/and o/s/rear inner sills corodding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,314 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,272 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 88,272 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 79,147 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 71,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 63,993 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,530 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 51,773 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 51,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,196 miles

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

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

Tracking is out

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,003 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 WUG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WUG, 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 WUG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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