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BV52 JUE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,334 mi
Last recorded157,334 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 157,334 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 15 May 2013 157,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear silencer surport bracket fractured

Pass 7 Apr 2012 152,279 miles

E.M. light on

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 152,279 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E.M. light on

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 146,396 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 146,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine light on during test

Pass 28 Mar 2010 141,286 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2010 141,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 129,888 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 119,817 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 119,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,445 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 108,445 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 93,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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 JUE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JUE, 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 JUE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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