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BV52 YSS

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,093 mi
Last recorded120,093 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YSS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,093 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 113,049 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 May 2018 113,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 107,006 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 107,006 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2016 100,047 miles

both front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges

both sides rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 May 2015 93,255 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2014 86,800 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,852 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,079 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 66,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs pited

n/s/f tyre on 3m

n/s/r tyre on 2m

o/s/r tyre on 3m

Pass 19 Apr 2010 60,098 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2008 51,230 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,886 miles

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2006 39,744 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 39,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front number plate strting to fade

nsf mirror glass smashed

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 YSS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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