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BV52 JVG

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,871 mi
Last recorded122,871 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JVG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 122,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2018 122,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 119,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,593 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 90,593 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 58,847 miles

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 2 Oct 2014 49,259 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,893 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 47,630 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,320 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,877 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,877 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 42,728 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 42,677 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 40,461 miles

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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 37,775 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 32,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 24,962 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 24,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JVG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV52 JVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV52 JVG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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