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BV52 LLX

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

141,485 mi
Last recorded141,485 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LLX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 141,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted and wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 141,485 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted and wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 137,511 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 137,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 125,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted

Fail 18 Mar 2019 125,237 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 113,391 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 113,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,638 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 88,968 miles

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 88,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint link bar (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck pipe corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 77,664 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front bumper is damaged

offside rear fuel filler pipe is badly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 77,664 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre is distorted and worn on the inner edge

offside front bumper is damaged

offside rear fuel filler pipe is badly corroded

offside rear tye is badly distorted,and worn on the inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2014 66,966 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 66,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,605 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,953 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 44,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 44,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,572 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 38,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 31,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 29,708 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 26,889 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,641 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 23,691 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 LLX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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