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BV52 MWA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

125,432 mi
Last recorded125,432 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,432 miles

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Mar 2018 125,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,088 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre geting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front tyre geting low

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 113,373 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 113,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 101,292 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml on

Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,280 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

eml on

Fail 12 Sep 2012 96,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 92,304 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 92,304 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 85,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,803 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2009 76,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,875 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 64,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2006 57,338 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 57,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2005 33,396 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 MWA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MWA, 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 MWA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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