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BV52 FVL

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,780 mi
Last recorded101,780 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 101,780 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside rear tyre soft

Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,732 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust bracket mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

both front brake discs showing heavy corrosion inner faces

corrosion apparent o/s/ outer sill

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,698 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken and blowing at front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front exhaust bracket mounts broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

both front brake discs showing heavy corrosion inner faces

both front tyres under inflated

corrosion apparent o/s/ outer sill

n/s/f tyre heavily worn inner and outer edges

Pass 29 May 2018 99,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Fail 23 May 2018 99,654 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

Pass 30 May 2017 98,355 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Fail 22 May 2017 98,310 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

exhaust heatshield insecure.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 96,897 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 31 May 2016 96,851 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (main) front to rear marked with yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 May 2015 95,492 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 May 2015 95,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal rubber deteriorating

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 31 May 2014 93,298 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 93,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 87,746 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 83,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 72,687 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 65,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 55,929 miles

rear boot end damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2007 55,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear boot end damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2006 44,751 miles

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

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 FVL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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