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BV51 VJN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,505 mi
Last recorded180,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 VJN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2015 180,505 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 166,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,106 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 138,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 132,943 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 126,412 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 119,622 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 115,435 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 102,183 miles

parking brake travel

Pass 16 Jan 2006 95,454 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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BV51 VJN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BV51 VJN, 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 BV51 VJN registered?

BV51 VJN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 February 2002.

Is BV51 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV51 VJN shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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