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BV52 LVL

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,659 mi
Last recorded130,659 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LVL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 130,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

vacuum leak from engine area

Fail 12 Oct 2016 130,552 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)

vacuum leak from engine area

Pass 10 Oct 2015 118,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 112,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,305 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,227 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 104,114 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,678 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,318 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,693 miles

NSF tyre tread low in places

Pass 31 Oct 2009 98,736 miles

Nail & screw in offside rear tyre.

Rear view inrerior mirror missing.

Fail 31 Oct 2009 98,736 miles

Nail & screw in offside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear view inrerior mirror missing.

Pass 10 Oct 2008 53,206 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,362 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,788 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 LVL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LVL, 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 LVL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is BV52 LVL safe to buy?

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