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BV52 LOJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,209 mi
Last recorded98,209 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LOJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,209 miles

Front Lower Body panel slightly loose bottom of wing corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,167 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,038 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 92,197 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,067 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 90,067 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,713 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 88,713 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,581 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 87,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 84,169 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 80,089 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 80,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,012 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 71,189 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 57,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,604 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 47,522 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,751 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,033 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 33,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,287 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 LOJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV52 LOJ?

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What year was BV52 LOJ registered?

BV52 LOJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is BV52 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 LOJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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