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BV52 LNA

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

42,801 mi
Last recorded42,801 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 42,801 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective One of two broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 42,801 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Faulty switch. (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective One of two broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 30,879 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 30,879 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 19,542 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 19,311 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,643 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 125,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 116,827 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 116,680 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 111,828 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 111,828 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,363 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 100,363 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 88,891 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,891 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 77,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 67,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 56,653 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

r/nplate p /condition/ n/s front w/rim slight damage

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,653 miles

r/nplate p /condition/ n/s front w/rim slight damage

Fail 27 Sep 2007 43,753 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,753 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 33,318 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 LNA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LNA, 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 LNA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2002.

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