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BV52 MFY

2002 Ford Focus

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,504 mi
Last recorded198,504 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MFY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2022 198,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just met requirments 16% req adustments

Pass 21 Dec 2020 196,143 miles

Oil leak underneath

Pass 20 Dec 2019 193,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 190,892 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 186,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 182,560 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 178,681 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 172,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 168,780 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 161,696 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 156,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 156,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 156,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 136,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 120,084 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 104,910 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 104,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 135,678 miles

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 135,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 102,474 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 MFY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MFY, 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 MFY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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