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BV52 EYP

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,175 mi
Last recorded117,175 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 EYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,175 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2014 102,075 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 3 Nov 2014 102,071 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 30 Oct 2013 94,917 miles

Oil leak

brake & clutch anti slip wearing thin

clutch slipping

Fail 29 Oct 2013 94,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake & clutch anti slip wearing thin

clutch slipping

Pass 24 Oct 2012 86,914 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Fail 23 Oct 2012 86,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal anti-slip worn

Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,892 miles

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

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal antislip wearing thin

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 4 Nov 2011 78,860 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

brake and clutch pedal antislip wearing thin

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 72,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 65,502 miles

Engine, slight misfire, recommend attention.

Front & rear registration plates deteriorating.

Oil leakage on engine.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 3 Nov 2009 65,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Engine, slight misfire, recommend attention.

Front & rear registration plates deteriorating.

Oil leakage on engine.

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 58,287 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 58,287 miles

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

rear no plate deteriated but still readable

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,750 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 42,349 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 42,349 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small cut in near side front side wall not down to cords

Pass 11 Oct 2005 32,703 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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BV52 EYP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV52 EYP, 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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BV52 EYP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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