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BV52 LTY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LTY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026
Pass 29 Jan 2025 109,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 105,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 95,275 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 95,275 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 92,195 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main leading to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 89,638 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 87,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,011 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 80,486 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 72,700 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 68,894 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,769 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 62,138 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 58,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,571 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,172 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,387 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 31,047 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 23,925 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 LTY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 LTY, 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

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What year was BV52 LTY registered?

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

Is BV52 LTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 LTY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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