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BV52 MLY

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,636 mi
Last recorded115,636 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 115,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

One exhaust mounting broken, system still secure.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,487 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 98,191 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 89,973 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,646 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 72,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,889 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,031 miles

squeak from cambelt area

Pass 16 Oct 2008 49,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 42,458 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 35,634 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 35,634 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 27,820 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 MLY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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