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BV52 JMU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,972 mi
Last recorded72,972 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,972 miles

various brake pipes undersealed

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,285 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 60,516 miles

advise rear brake imbalance

brake pipes corroded

catalytic convertor hangers broken

Fail 19 Sep 2012 60,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

advise rear brake imbalance

brake pipes corroded

catalytic convertor hangers broken

Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,590 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)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 44,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,918 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 37,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,249 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 28,182 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,323 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 19,647 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 JMU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JMU, 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 JMU registered?

BV52 JMU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BV52 JMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 JMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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