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BV52 LNF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

203,475 mi
Last recorded203,475 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 203,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 203,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 190,290 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Mar 2016 190,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

item removed from drivers view in swept area prior to test

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2014 174,532 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2014 174,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust heatshield distorted and insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2013 160,649 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 149,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light stay on

both front discs worn

Pass 12 Oct 2012 149,785 miles

air bag light stay on

both front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 135,667 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2011 135,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2010 121,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s mirror glass loose

Pass 9 Oct 2010 121,158 miles

o/s mirror glass loose

Pass 30 Sep 2009 105,355 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 92,753 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished/cracking

Fail 11 Oct 2008 92,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished/cracking

Pass 6 Oct 2007 82,926 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 73,015 miles

1) Wear in O/S steering rack joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,015 miles

1) Wear in O/S steering rack joint

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 LNF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LNF, 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 LNF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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