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BV52 LPP

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,387 mi
Last recorded95,387 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LPP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 95,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 90,349 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 84,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 76,982 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 71,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,519 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 69,216 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,078 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,621 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 65,219 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 2 Mar 2016 65,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,714 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 4 Mar 2015 63,702 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 62,132 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,300 miles

Exhaust Hangers are corroding.

Front Discs are wearing thin.

Fuel Filler Neck is corroded.

Rear Link Rod Rubbers are deteriorating.

Rear Plate is deteriorating.

Rear Springs are corroding.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,416 miles

Exhaust System is generally deteriorating.

Front Brake Discs have developed a wear lip, and should be replaced at the next pad interval. 5-6,000 miles.

Front Tyres are approaching low tread depth, 2-3,000 miles.

Fuel Tank Filler Pipes are corroding.

High-Level Brake Lamp, Centre Bulb not working.

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Link Rods, Lower Bushes are deteriorating.

Rear Suspension Coil Springs are corroding around the lower coils.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 43,991 miles

o/s wiper worn

two child seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belts

wear on drivers seat belt

Fail 10 Feb 2010 37,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s wiper splitting on ends

n/s/r tyre tread on/close to legal limit

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,132 miles

n/s wiper splitting on ends

n/s/r tyre tread on/close to legal limit

slight wear on drivers seat belt

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,639 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 30,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,837 miles

nsr tyre crazing

Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,890 miles

slight gas leak from rear exhaust silencer , borderline tread wear/perrished & cracking to both front tyres

wipers smearing slightly , front brake discs corroded/lipped/worn , n/s/r tyre perrished / cracked , cracking to various suspension bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 13,595 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 LPP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPP, 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 LPP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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