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BV52 FDM

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,075 mi
Last recorded135,075 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FDM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 135,075 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2019 135,070 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2018 131,806 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2017 124,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back end of sill into wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wing lip areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / door shut area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back end of sill into wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wing lip areas (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 124,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back end of sill into wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wing lip areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill / door shut area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back end of sill into wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner wing lip areas (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 115,564 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 107,683 miles

Coolant Leak

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

Nearside Steering Ball Joint Has Slight Play

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

Oil Leak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 107,683 miles

Coolant Leak

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering Ball Joint Has Slight Play

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil Leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 100,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 90,565 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 82,455 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 70,515 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 70,515 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 59,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,164 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,221 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,750 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 42,378 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,359 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 FDM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FDM, 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 FDM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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