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BV52 MWY

2002 Ford Focus

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,196 mi
Last recorded172,196 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 172,196 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 166,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 161,565 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 161,565 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner seal (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 154,458 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 154,458 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant level on minimum

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 145,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 145,287 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,317 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2013 137,317 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2012 130,676 miles

One high level brake light not working

Fail 18 Jun 2012 130,676 miles

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

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

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

One high level brake light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2011 101,021 miles

Clutch Slipping

N/S/R Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 101,021 miles

Clutch Slipping

N/S/R Tyre Slightly Out Of Shape.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 106,029 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2009 95,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 79,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 59,736 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,236 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 MWY is a 2002 Ford Focus in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MWY, 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 MWY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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