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BV52 MVT

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,836 mi
Last recorded128,836 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MVT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2021 128,836 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Slight steering play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory reversing lamp not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil filler cap defective

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 125,518 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 125,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 122,854 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 122,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 118,431 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2018 118,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,581 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 107,050 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 107,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 98,740 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 92,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 85,144 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 77,693 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 77,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,218 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 70,218 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 64,120 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 58,434 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,025 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 43,904 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,153 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 MVT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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