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BV02 WZS

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,673 mi
Last recorded117,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WZS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 117,673 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 117,669 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 117,139 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear ARB drop links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Both front shockers has corrosion to the casing

Both rear coil springs and both rear lower arms has corrosion

Front number plate has slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Nearside rear brake pipe corroded and both front brake pipes has slightly corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arms front mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 113,063 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 113,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,897 miles

front tyres low

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,804 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 94,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 88,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 78,417 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,107 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,371 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,673 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 46,723 miles

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

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

oil leak

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 WZS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WZS, 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 WZS registered?

BV02 WZS is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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