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BV52 HXN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HXN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2020

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides rear outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light missing

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear trailing arms rubber bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2019 90,553 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 82,794 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear under sills, chassis rails and inner flitches slightly corroded

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 82,747 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning light on

Pass 16 Mar 2017 73,556 miles

wiper blade starting too split

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 73,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blade starting too split

Pass 2 Mar 2016 69,862 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Fail 24 Feb 2016 69,791 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,877 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,565 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)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 56,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,174 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,715 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 41,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 22,052 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)

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 HXN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 HXN, 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 HXN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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