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BV52 YSC

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,033 mi
Last recorded136,033 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2014 136,033 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 136,033 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 128,149 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 128,149 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 120,776 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 113,786 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 113,664 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

eml light on

Pass 9 Dec 2010 101,096 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,140 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 82,646 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2007 77,793 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 76,737 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 76,737 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 65,631 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 65,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2005 53,081 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 YSC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

BV52 YSC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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