MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,660 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel filler pipes corroded
General under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread on 3mm to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear heat shields slightly loose and damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Under body corrosion
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general under body corrosion
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + lower arms corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of car ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension arms corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all exhaust hangers corroded
rear body corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength has hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + lower arms corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded rear of car ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + all suspension arms corroded too (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all exhaust hangers corroded
rear body corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
surface corrosion on both inner sills
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner stills (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r inner stills (2.4.A.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn lumpily on inner edge in stepped tread area.
Rear inner sills and lip of inner arch with floor corroded but not currently holed.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both front. (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front at arch area. (3.6.B.2c)
Engine oil over full.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn lumpily on inner edge in stepped tread area.
Rear inner sills and lip of inner arch with floor corroded but not currently holed.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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BV52 YTM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.
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