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BV52 HVT

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,244 mi
Last recorded85,244 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 81,976 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 81,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,220 miles

signs of general corrosion dryness to under body / components

Fail 2 Feb 2018 79,218 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

signs of general corrosion dryness to under body / components

Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,444 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 75,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 70,553 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 70,553 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing uneven ADVISE tracking check

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,717 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 60,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 57,961 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,807 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,932 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 49,901 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 45,184 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,326 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 32,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 28,605 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 HVT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HVT, 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 HVT registered?

BV52 HVT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BV52 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HVT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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