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BV52 FUE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

104,183 mi
Last recorded104,183 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 104,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2020 104,143 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 97,463 miles

All fuel pipe and filler and breather pipes are corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Reverse lamp is not working

Fail 27 Nov 2019 97,463 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All fuel pipe and filler and breather pipes are corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Reverse lamp is not working

Pass 26 Nov 2018 91,840 miles

Sills and underneath corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2018 91,838 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Sills and underneath corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,018 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 86,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 79,732 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 79,732 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 73,801 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

water in rear fog lamp assembly

Pass 27 Nov 2014 70,230 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,691 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 61,008 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,630 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,610 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 51,720 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,720 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 46,873 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,873 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,487 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 37,570 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 35,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 28,622 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 FUE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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