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BV52 MDZ

2002 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MDZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2012 133,683 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/f bumper

Pass 8 Dec 2012 133,683 miles

o/s/f bumper

Pass 7 Dec 2011 114,238 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 113,981 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 90,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 61,470 miles

All wiper blades poor .

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2008 56,008 miles

rear number plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 17 Dec 2007 48,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,044 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 34,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 34,449 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 MDZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MDZ, 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 MDZ registered?

BV52 MDZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BV52 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 MDZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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