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BV52 KUK

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,728 mi
Last recorded149,728 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 KUK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 149,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

o/s mirror unit slightly loose but secure

Pass 22 Sep 2016 144,208 miles

2nd from rear exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake felt like something came loose during test

trace of oil around engine

Fail 22 Sep 2016 144,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2nd from rear exhaust bracket broken off

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake felt like something came loose during test

trace of oil around engine

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,755 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 137,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and noisey (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 130,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2014 130,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 124,424 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2012 117,231 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

battery insecure

engine sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 22 Sep 2011 109,224 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

x2 front wishbone bushes worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 100,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 91,503 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 71,907 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 71,907 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f drop link siezed

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,105 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 38,105 miles

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

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 KUK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KUK, 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 KUK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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