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BV52 KAK

2002 Ford Focus

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,682 mi
Last recorded117,682 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KAK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 117,682 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 117,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2017 111,325 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,743 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,743 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,816 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 96,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 87,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,198 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded, but still serviceable

Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,198 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

rear exhaust outer skin corroded, but still serviceable

Pass 11 Oct 2012 66,286 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 66,286 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,900 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 49,723 miles

advise o s r brake disc corroded,but still efficient

Fail 11 Oct 2010 49,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise o s r brake disc corroded,but still efficient

Pass 12 Oct 2009 44,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 40,989 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,712 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 34,688 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,808 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 KAK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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