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BV52 HWG

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

78,177 mi
Last recorded78,177 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HWG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,177 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 78,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 73,654 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,504 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKED PERISHED AND WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 66,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CRACKED PERISHED AND WORN SMOOTH ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 61,478 miles

battery loose

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,479 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat

foot and handbrake travel

front brake balance poor o/s slow BORDERLINE

Fail 10 Feb 2012 48,929 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on inner edges

condition of both front up-right anti-roll bar rubbers

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

wear on both front brake disc's

Pass 10 Feb 2012 48,929 miles

both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm on inner edges

condition of both front up-right anti-roll bar rubbers

stone chip in zone b of windscreen

wear on both front brake disc's

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,292 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 37,658 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 32,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,092 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 HWG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HWG, 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 HWG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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