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BV52 FCF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,015 mi
Last recorded96,015 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FCF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,015 miles

n/s front tyre cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,375 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2015 89,805 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 85,866 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 85,851 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,269 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2012 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

exhaust rear section deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 62,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,394 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 43,916 miles

(1.2.4c)the offside driving dipped beam headlamp one of three securing devices are broken

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces have slight wear forming

(4.1D1)the nearside rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1A)the nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted and secured

(6.1.4)the offside front outer wing has been damaged,the offside rear door stkin outer has also been damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,916 miles

(1.2.4c)the offside driving dipped beam headlamp one of three securing devices are broken

(3.1.6b)the parking brake lever indicates that service adjustments may soon be required

(3.5.1h)the front brake discs faces have slight wear forming

(4.1D1)the nearside rear tyre is worn to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(5.1A)the nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted and secured

(6.1.4)the offside front outer wing has been damaged,the offside rear door stkin outer has also been damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2007 35,915 miles

Front brakes out of balance, 16%

Minor damage to offside outer front wing and bumper assembly

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

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

Parking brake lever indicates that service adjustment is required

Pass 12 Jun 2006 30,831 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 FCF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCF, 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 FCF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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