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BV52 FVW

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,954 mi
Last recorded95,954 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 FVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,954 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 90,756 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,702 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,000 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 89,256 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 89,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 87,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 86,524 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,843 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 83,016 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 81,092 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 78,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 78,861 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 73,577 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 73,577 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,558 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 70,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,272 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 67,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 61,143 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 55,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 55,547 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 48,880 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,880 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,458 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 FVW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

BV52 FVW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 FVW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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