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BV52 HVG

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,894 mi
Last recorded55,894 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 55,894 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 52,600 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 51,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 49,795 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,565 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 45,757 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,758 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 37,643 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 36,255 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,890 miles

reae tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2012 29,976 miles

rear tyre inner walls deteriorating

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,743 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,485 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,554 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 18,385 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 18,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 HVG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV52 HVG registered?

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

Is BV52 HVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HVG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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