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BV52 FCN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,234 mi
Last recorded50,234 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 50,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 47,683 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 46,825 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 45,308 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 43,701 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 42,052 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 40,575 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,176 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 37,766 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,012 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 34,358 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 32,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 31,404 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,995 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,243 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,400 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 24,088 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 21,009 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,030 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,351 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 FCN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BV52 FCN, 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 BV52 FCN registered?

BV52 FCN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BV52 FCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 FCN shows 20 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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