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BV52 FGD

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,259 mi
Last recorded121,259 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FGD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 121,259 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2017 121,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 116,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,962 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 111,931 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 107,511 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 107,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

rear suspension components

Pass 24 May 2013 101,422 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,031 miles

Nearside front tyre 1.6-2mm outer edge

Offside front tyre 2mm outer edge

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Fail 28 May 2011 86,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 86,202 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 78,660 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorate

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 30 May 2009 70,462 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 3 Jun 2008 62,689 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 62,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 47,742 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 FGD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 FGD, 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 FGD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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