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BV52 FVH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,512 mi
Last recorded118,512 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 118,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose and Corroded . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,631 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 97,925 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,711 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre inner tread area/shoulder devoid of tread

internal headlamp adjuster set to zero for beam check

Fail 28 Apr 2016 91,711 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located upper seat/location (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre inner tread area/shoulder devoid of tread

internal headlamp adjuster set to zero for beam check

Pass 19 May 2015 84,748 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

excessive handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

slight rumble from offside rear vwheel bearing

Pass 23 May 2014 79,419 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 73,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 68,465 miles

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

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

Offside outer body sill starting to corrode.

Fail 22 May 2012 68,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside outer body sill starting to corrode.

Pass 27 May 2011 63,654 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 63,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 59,415 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 56,542 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 50,007 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 42,758 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 35,284 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 FVH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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