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BV52 XVE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,120 mi
Last recorded113,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XVE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 15 May 2015 106,074 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 3.o/s front tyre worn low on tread and worn on inner edge 4.n/s rear tyre perrished on walls and worn on edges

5.rear coil springs corroded 6.surface corrosion of ends of rear end valance and rear undersills

Fail 14 May 2015 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1.surface corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes 2.rear exhaust outer skin corroded 3.o/s front tyre worn low on tread and worn on inner edge 4.n/s rear tyre perrished on walls and worn on edges

5.rear coil springs corroded 6.surface corrosion of ends of rear end valance and rear undersills

Pass 16 May 2014 97,592 miles

1.front tyres worn on inner edges 2.front brake discs worn

Fail 16 May 2014 97,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1.front tyres worn on inner edges 2.front brake discs worn

Pass 20 May 2013 91,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 87,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Front wiper blades are smearing slightly

N/S/F Wing mirror outercasing is loose

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

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,666 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 75,197 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,197 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 70,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 65,438 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,428 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 XVE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XVE, 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 XVE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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