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BV52 YPC

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,245 mi
Last recorded143,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YPC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 143,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 134,689 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 134,680 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear end section (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 130,428 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both inner sills and both chassis legs have rust corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and has slight leak

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 130,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal both sides (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear both inner sills and both chassis legs have rust corrosion

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and has slight leak

coil spring corroded both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,512 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

both brakepipes slightly corroded

both chassis legs and underbody at rear has surface rust.

both front and rear coil springs corroded

both fuel pipes at rear slightly corroded

both inner sills at rear have rust corrosion.

rear exhaust silencer has slight leak.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 127,301 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 127,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 113,855 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 102,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jan 2013 102,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,547 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 72,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,697 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 59,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 50,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 41,943 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 YPC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPC, 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 YPC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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