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BV52 JZM

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,541 mi
Last recorded9,541 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 9,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ( all brake pipes ) (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ( all four ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both door mirrors damaged and covered in tape

general underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 9,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front wing mirror secured with tape

front and rear suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 15 Aug 2024 9,046 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing mirror secured with tape

front and rear suspension components corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2023 8,440 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front brake pipes covered in grease

all front suspension corroded

all main brake pipes covered in grease

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

all rear suspension corroded

drivers mirror secured with tape

general underbody corrosion

passenger door mirror damaged

Fail 16 Aug 2023 8,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front brake pipes covered in grease

all front suspension corroded

all main brake pipes covered in grease

all rear brake pipes covered in grease

all rear suspension corroded

drivers mirror secured with tape

general underbody corrosion

passenger door mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2022 7,865 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

drivers mirror secured with tape

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2021 7,323 miles

all main,rear and front brake pipes covered in grease

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers mirror secured with tape

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2021 7,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all main,rear and front brake pipes covered in grease

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers mirror secured with tape

front subframe corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 6,843 miles

all front metal brake pipes covered in grease

all rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 26 Jul 2019 6,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 5,191 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

front suspension components corroded

rear seats folded

rear suspension components undersealed & greased

Fail 2 Feb 2018 5,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on exhaust system

front suspension components corroded

rear seats folded

rear suspension components undersealed & greased

Pass 31 Aug 2016 4,280 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear suspension components under sealed and greased

corrosion on exhaust system

rear seats folded

Fail 31 Aug 2016 4,280 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Rear suspension components under sealed and greased

corrosion on exhaust system

rear seats folded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 3,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 1,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,292 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front coil spring appears to be different to offside front with a slightly larger diameter lower base giving slightly different location security

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 7 Oct 2008 51,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,170 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 49,183 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,158 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 JZM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JZM, 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 JZM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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