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BV52 MXU

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,960 mi
Last recorded79,960 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 79,960 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 79,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 77,687 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 77,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 73,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,390 miles

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,390 miles

offside front and rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 55,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 55,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,276 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,457 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 37,579 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 32,456 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 32,456 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MXU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MXU, 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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What year was BV52 MXU registered?

BV52 MXU is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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