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BV52 FVO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

162,776 mi
Last recorded162,776 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 162,776 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 161,010 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 159,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 158,205 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 157,490 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 156,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 154,988 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 153,960 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 153,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,568 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 34,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 143,511 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 136,613 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 106,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 88,326 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006

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

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 FVO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FVO, 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 FVO registered?

BV52 FVO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is BV52 FVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 FVO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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