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BV52 LXM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,420 mi
Last recorded138,420 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 138,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing off to inner edges of tread, possible track issues.

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted in inner part of tread.

Fail 21 Dec 2015 138,420 miles

Both front tyres wearing off to inner edges of tread, possible track issues.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted in inner part of tread.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 132,440 miles

Brake pipes towards the rear of floor starting to corrode in retaining clips.

Nearside number plate lamp inoperative but came on when lightly tapped.

Fail 22 Dec 2014 132,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brake pipes towards the rear of floor starting to corrode in retaining clips.

Nearside number plate lamp inoperative but came on when lightly tapped.

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 128,020 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 124,077 miles

The tyre wear to front tyres would indicate a problem with the goemetry of the front wheels.

Fail 6 Dec 2012 124,077 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

The tyre wear to front tyres would indicate a problem with the goemetry of the front wheels.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn off to one edge.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 109,099 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 109,099 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 99,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 91,410 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 82,219 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005

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 LXM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 LXM, 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 LXM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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