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BV52 HXR

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,592 mi
Last recorded108,592 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 HXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 108,592 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 108,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,230 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 100,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,838 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 84,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 84,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,556 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 67,901 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 67,901 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 58,475 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 57,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 2 Jan 2009 57,440 miles

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 4 Dec 2007 51,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer edges of 2 front tyres wearing

Fail 4 Dec 2007 51,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer edges of 2 front tyres wearing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 42,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 34,732 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 HXR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

BV52 HXR is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BV52 HXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 HXR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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