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BV52 JBE

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,313 mi
Last recorded168,313 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 168,313 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside sill rusting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise early replacement and tracking (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear TYRE INNER WALL IS PUNCTURED BY A NAIL AND TREAD JUST OFF LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM PUNCTURE UN REPAIRABLE

Offside Rear fuel entry and breather pipes rusting

Offside Rear fuel pipe rusting

Rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Rear brake pipes greased

Rear hand brake cable outer casing rusting

Rear spare wheel area corroded and holed

exhaust heatshield loose

suspension. under body .brake parts. and steering has very heavy surface rust

Fail 27 Oct 2017 168,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear body damage

Nearside sill rusting

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play advise early replacement and tracking (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear TYRE INNER WALL IS PUNCTURED BY A NAIL AND TREAD JUST OFF LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6MM PUNCTURE UN REPAIRABLE

Offside Rear fuel entry and breather pipes rusting

Offside Rear fuel pipe rusting

Rear anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Rear brake pipes greased

Rear hand brake cable outer casing rusting

Rear spare wheel area corroded and holed

exhaust heatshield loose

suspension. under body .brake parts. and steering has very heavy surface rust

Pass 7 Nov 2016 152,147 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 137,316 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 117,472 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,227 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 105,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 97,063 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 97,063 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 88,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 88,610 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 78,700 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 78,694 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 12 Nov 2009 68,882 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 50,891 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,574 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 JBE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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