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BV52 LTU

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,275 mi
Last recorded138,275 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 138,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 125,535 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 114,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 103,839 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 103,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2013 99,322 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 99,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 93,737 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Engine management light staying on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 85,850 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 77,324 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 72,405 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 72,405 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 69,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 69,087 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,857 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 65,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,844 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 LTU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LTU, 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 LTU registered?

BV52 LTU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BV52 LTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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