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BV52 HSE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,906 mi
Last recorded181,906 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HSE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 181,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 181,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 172,983 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front sill starting to rust

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear hand brake low brake reading

Pass 5 Jun 2017 165,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 155,518 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Coolant and oil leaks

Front Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer edge wear and the outer wall is chipped

Offside Front Lower swivel has slight play

Offside Front Rack side arm has slight play

Rear Anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Rear Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Rear Suspension corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2016 155,518 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Coolant and oil leaks

Front Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Front Number plate cracked

Nearside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer edge wear and the outer wall is chipped

Offside Front Lower swivel has slight play

Offside Front Rack side arm has slight play

Rear Anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Rear Brake discs slightly worn, pads appear half worn

Rear Suspension corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs rusty

horn weak

near side rear tyre valve stem cracking

off side front drive shaft support bearing noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2015 134,190 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all brake discs rusty

horn weak

near side rear tyre valve stem cracking

off side front drive shaft support bearing noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2014 130,419 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 118,954 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 106,315 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 94,981 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,674 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 70,087 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 57,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 138,551 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 116,044 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 92,226 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 HSE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSE, 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 HSE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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