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BV02 WYL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,226 mi
Last recorded104,226 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 104,226 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section of inner wing under sound insulation corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section of inner wing under sound insulation corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler and breather metal pipes very corroded

Offside Rear wing damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Fail 22 Sep 2020 104,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split at ends and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section of inner wing under sound insulation corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front section of inner wing under sound insulation corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fuel filler and breather metal pipes very corroded

Offside Rear wing damaged but no sharp edges exposed

Pass 20 Sep 2019 98,872 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank split ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rust forming on underside of car inc fuel pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 98,872 miles

Coolant leak Expansion tank split ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rust forming on underside of car inc fuel pipes

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 95,533 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2018 95,531 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2017 91,908 miles

damage to offside rear

Fail 12 Sep 2017 91,738 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

damage to offside rear

Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,598 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 87,598 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,788 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 80,580 miles

Fuel filler pipes rusty

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 80,580 miles

Fuel filler pipes rusty

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 76,792 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroaded

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 73,514 miles

front brake discs poor condition + pads 70% worn

front no plate poor condition

n/s/r road spring rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 66,717 miles

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

Slight Corrosion On Both Front Disc's. Front No Plate Delaminating.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 63,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,795 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 54,289 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,677 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,591 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 WYL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WYL, 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 WYL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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