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BV02 WVU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WVU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2016 107,811 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 102,239 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 102,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

slight brake bind on offside front

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,145 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,145 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front sidelight dim (bulb black)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,248 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 90,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 84,083 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,173 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 77,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 70,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres tread area cracking and uneven tyre wear

Pass 15 Mar 2010 70,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres tread area cracking and uneven tyre wear

Pass 21 Feb 2009 63,976 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 49,565 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,857 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 38,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WVU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WVU, 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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What year was BV02 WVU registered?

BV02 WVU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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