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BV52 FDN

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

106,445 mi
Last recorded106,445 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 106,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 106,352 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL AND INNER ARCH CORRODED BY REAR SEAT BELT FIXING (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm WORN AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired SILL AND INNER ARCH CORRODED BY REAR SEAT BELT FIXING (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 93,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 83,158 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 83,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished / split inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R perished inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,539 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 69,911 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 63,266 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 63,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 54,420 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 54,418 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 46,473 miles
Fail 8 May 2018

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,325 miles

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

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 8 Sep 2016 37,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall cut.195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,075 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 23,970 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 23,125 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 22,500 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,793 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 11,800 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 FDN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

BV52 FDN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BV52 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 FDN shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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