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BV02 WZA

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

104,412 mi
Last recorded104,412 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer repair covered with paint but firm to inspection.

Fail 30 Nov 2022 104,399 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount snapped holding on flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,559 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,504 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,498 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 96,631 miles

CAT bracket insecure

Nearside rear outer sill corroded non structural

Pass 18 Oct 2018 93,472 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 93,468 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant expansion tank cracked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 90,465 miles

front suspension heavy rust

Fail 19 Oct 2017 90,458 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front suspension heavy rust

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,452 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 87,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 84,302 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 84,297 miles

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 80,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Oct 2014 80,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,836 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 73,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,396 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 61,303 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 61,303 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,074 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 35,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 35,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 30,337 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,562 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 21,852 miles

nearside front tyre has a small cut in the tread area

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 WZA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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

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