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BV52 HWJ

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

84,969 mi
Last recorded84,969 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HWJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,969 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 60,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 27 Mar 2012 60,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front windscreen slightly scratched

Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,296 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 55,296 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,588 miles

N/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 2MM ON OUTER EDGE

N/S/R TYRE DOWN TO 2MM PERISH

Fail 6 Mar 2009 43,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres low on tread 3-4mm

Pass 6 Mar 2009 43,139 miles

Rear tyres low on tread 3-4mm

Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,902 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 32,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front pads wearing low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 23,417 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 23,417 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear registration plate loose

excessive amount of engine oil in vehicle

nearside front bumper paint damage

offside and nearside headlamps slightly insecure

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 HWJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ registered?

BV52 HWJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BV52 HWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HWJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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