CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV02 WVY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,356 mi
Last recorded147,356 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 147,356 miles

Engine management light on

Incorrect bolt fitted to offside front brake caliper but caliper is secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 146,898 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Incorrect bolt fitted to offside front brake caliper but caliper is secure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 135,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 135,183 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 124,838 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 124,838 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 114,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 106,102 miles

Brake fluid low

Incorrect bolt fitted to offside front brake caliper but caliper is secure

Fail 16 Mar 2013 106,102 miles

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

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

Brake fluid low

Incorrect bolt fitted to offside front brake caliper but caliper is secure

Pass 9 Mar 2012 93,752 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 83,411 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 70,308 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 70,308 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

discs and pads low

front tyres dunlop 205x55r16 91v

rear number plate likely to be miss read

rear shoes squeaking

rear tyres 205x50r16 87v continentals

rear wiper split

waterpump noisey

Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,854 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 29,799 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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV02 WVY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV02 WVY?

You can check the full history of BV02 WVY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV02 WVY registered?

BV02 WVY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is BV02 WVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 WVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV02 WVY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV02 WVY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.