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BV52 JZC

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,563 mi
Last recorded118,563 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 JZC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 118,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 108,142 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 108,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 100,703 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 100,703 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,620 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side rear tyre low on edges

oil leak

rear brake discs inner side slighty pitted

rear brake pads inner sides wearing thin

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,620 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

near side rear tyre low on edges

oil leak

rear brake discs inner side slighty pitted

rear brake pads inner sides wearing thin

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,236 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged & repaired with insulation tape

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,236 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damaged & repaired with insulation tape

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,605 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 43,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 27,332 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 JZC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

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

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