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BV52 FVN

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,120 mi
Last recorded166,120 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 166,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes cracking and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2019 154,870 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear suspension rusty

exhaust rusty

fuel filler neck rusty

Fail 13 May 2019 154,870 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn swinging arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror damaged

Rear suspension rusty

exhaust rusty

fuel filler neck rusty

Pass 18 May 2018 137,955 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear sub frame and suspension rusty

exhaust rusty

oil leak

rear fuel filter pipes rusty

Pass 10 May 2017 130,728 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 130,728 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 129,532 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 129,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 128,744 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 125,353 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 118,441 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Jan 2013 112,013 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 106,690 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 100,139 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,081 miles

AIR LEAK UNDER INTAKE MANIFOLD

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,308 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 92,308 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,812 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,910 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 41,369 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 FVN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FVN, 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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What year was BV52 FVN registered?

BV52 FVN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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