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BV02 WVR

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,747 mi
Last recorded103,747 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,747 miles

Coolant leak header tank cracked ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm nearside (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear noisy (on road test)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 103,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak header tank cracked ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm nearside (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 136,949 miles

parking brake efficiency just met requirements

service brake efficiency has just met requirements

Fail 12 Oct 2015 136,949 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

parking brake efficiency just met requirements

service brake efficiency has just met requirements

Pass 12 Aug 2014 132,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 67,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,120 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,693 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,245 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,245 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 92,426 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 79,539 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,340 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,741 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 37,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 WVR 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 66.7%.

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

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