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BV52 KYF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,864 mi
Last recorded106,864 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 106,864 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 98,828 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 91,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 85,179 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 85,178 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out with brake light applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,363 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 76,590 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 74,703 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,960 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 72,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 71,210 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 71,210 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 69,686 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,263 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,667 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 61,667 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 48,926 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 48,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,324 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 30,324 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 20,588 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,616 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 1 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 38,460 miles

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

Front wiper blades are smearing.

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2006 30,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 30,446 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 KYF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KYF, 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 KYF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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