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BV52 MXA

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 MXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2023

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heat sheild insecure

Fail 26 May 2023

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heat sheild insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2021 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,995 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 61,990 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material IN ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 34,160 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 34,160 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 29,326 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 23,084 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 23,080 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 23,000 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 22,891 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 22,718 miles

both rear tyres perished in treaded area,not to cords.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 22,497 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Oct 2010 22,230 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,020 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 22,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,518 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,028 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 17,524 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 14,851 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 MXA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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

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