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BV02 WZJ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 88,511 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Oct 2014 81,784 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,582 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,492 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 63,688 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 63,688 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

power steering belt cracked up

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2010 57,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,489 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 41,233 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 8 Mar 2007 41,233 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2006 34,753 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 WZJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WZJ, 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

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What year was BV02 WZJ registered?

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

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