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BV52 LOD

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,213 mi
Last recorded45,213 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LOD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 45,213 miles

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 4 Jun 2016 45,213 miles

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

Oil leak from engine

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2015 41,132 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 41,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,429 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Jun 2014 36,392 miles

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

NSR tyre perished

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 29 May 2013 31,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 26,603 miles

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall slighty cracked

Fail 16 Jun 2012 26,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall slighty cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2011 14,851 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 14,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 5,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 5,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 4 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,673 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 50,673 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 49,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,009 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 44,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LOD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LOD, 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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What year was BV52 LOD registered?

BV52 LOD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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