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BV52 LWZ

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,384 mi
Last recorded169,384 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 169,384 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 166,104 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 160,354 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OS & NS REAR INNER SILL CORRODED.

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

Offside Outer SILL CORRODED.

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 154,670 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 151,358 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 145,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear bumper is damaged

Rear tyres are worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,497 miles

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

Rear Inner uneven tyre wear

Fail 4 Sep 2018 137,411 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner uneven tyre wear

Pass 7 Sep 2017 131,678 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,456 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 126,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 119,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 111,599 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

co readings are close to limit

exhaust front brackets are cooroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,472 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 8 Sep 2012 99,272 miles

rear number plate is deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2012 99,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2011 92,927 miles

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 85,700 miles

rear number plate is deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2009 77,226 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 70,185 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,340 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 53,433 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly. †nearside front wheel inner rim is slightly distorted.

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 LWZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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