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BV52 LML

2002 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

219,115 mi
Last recorded219,115 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LML
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 219,115 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill corroded n/s and o/s

sills corroded n/&o/s

Fail 10 Aug 2015 219,115 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill corroded n/s and o/s

Fail 18 Jun 2015 218,437 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 211,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 211,803 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 203,719 miles

Both sills show signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 190,969 miles

(strong advise) both front tyres bold on inner edge

advise tracking check

exhaust has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2011 169,508 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear coil spring corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2011 169,508 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear coil spring corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 150,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 122,083 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 122,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 104,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 104,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 54,951 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 LML is a 2002 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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