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BV52 MLJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

134,076 mi
Last recorded134,076 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MLJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 134,076 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 134,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 125,837 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 125,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2017 116,187 miles

Rear both rear inner sills starting to corode

Fail 16 May 2017 116,175 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Rear both rear inner sills starting to corode

Pass 18 May 2016 110,165 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 110,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 103,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2015 103,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 87,664 miles

oily residue steering rack

Fail 2 May 2013 87,563 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake discs worn and corroded

oily residue steering rack

Pass 8 May 2012 81,483 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2012 81,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,639 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2011 74,639 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,572 miles

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,700 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,162 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2007 33,294 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 33,294 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 27,507 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,008 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 MLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 October 2002.

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