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BV02 WUP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,308 mi
Last recorded120,308 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,308 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside - inner faces (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust flexible pipe worn

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill / floor area (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill / floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 116,846 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (3.5.1i)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s o/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 111,443 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 13 Apr 2015 111,443 miles

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

Centre exhaust heat shield loose

Front exhaust hangar bracket broken

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,123 miles

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

Exhaust rear heat shields insecure

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Exhaust rear heat shields insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 96,440 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 96,438 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 90,482 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,025 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 74,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,216 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 52,418 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,393 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 WUP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUP, 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 WUP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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