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BV52 FFB

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FFB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 136,501 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rusty underside

wheel trims

Fail 16 Jan 2026 136,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damage

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rusty underside

wheel trims

Pass 23 Jan 2025

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

all suspension compontes rusty

handbrake travel

rusty underside

wheel trims

Pass 15 Jan 2024

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wheel trims shields

Fail 15 Jan 2024

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

wheel trims shields

Pass 25 Jan 2023 132,349 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,114 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022

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))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 123,693 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 116,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 113,607 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 109,343 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,469 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 102,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 92,304 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 89,041 miles

washers wrong way round

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

washers wrong way round

Pass 11 Jun 2013 85,460 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 85,460 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine breather pipe leaking

Pass 28 May 2012 80,972 miles

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

manifold breather hose deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2012 80,972 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

manifold breather hose deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2011 76,739 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 76,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 73,739 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 67,616 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 53,644 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 48,661 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,852 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 33,063 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 FFB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 November 2002.

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