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BV51 ZRP

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,509 mi
Last recorded98,509 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV51 ZRP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 98,509 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 95,302 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 93,887 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2018 90,593 miles

Nearside Front tyre on limits

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn close to limits and slightly cracked

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2017 86,254 miles

light oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2016 83,089 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 79,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 67,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 58,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,952 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,285 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,715 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 27,011 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 27,010 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 20,826 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 20,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 12,641 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,854 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 ZRP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZRP, 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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BV51 ZRP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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