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BV52 XVH

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,332 mi
Last recorded142,332 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 142,332 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 139,021 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 139,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 136,281 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 131,533 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 127,347 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 122,771 miles

nearside front tyre has slight wearing on inner edge

nearside rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Nov 2016 122,771 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight wearing on inner edge

nearside rear parking brake needs adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 112,258 miles

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

front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 104,422 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 94,640 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,640 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 90,863 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front subframe rusty.

fuel tank strap rusty.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 88,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid dirty.

front discs rusty.

rear discs rusty and pads look low on inside.

rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,385 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,180 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 83,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,235 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 73,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 60,825 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 XVH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XVH, 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 XVH registered?

BV52 XVH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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