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BV52 JYY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,315 mi
Last recorded114,315 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 114,315 miles

Gearbox leaking oil from a driveshaft seal.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,698 miles

E.M.L.Lit on dash.

Pass 3 Sep 2016 104,959 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 104,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,631 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,630 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported cat brackets snapped off through corrosion (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,820 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,424 miles

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

Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/f/tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2012 76,790 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 70,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,462 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 56,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wash wipe leaks into car

Pass 4 Sep 2009 56,803 miles

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

rear wash wipe leaks into car

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,542 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,845 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 43,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 37,007 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 JYY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JYY, 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 JYY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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