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BV52 FWE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,938 mi
Last recorded175,938 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 175,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 137,380 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 137,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 96,004 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 89,938 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 84,102 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 79,142 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 72,461 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 72,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,105 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,513 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

FRONT TYRES ON 4MM

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 FWE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FWE, 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 FWE registered?

BV52 FWE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BV52 FWE safe to buy?

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