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BV52 YUH

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,978 mi
Last recorded106,978 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,978 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 99,580 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 99,580 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 92,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi hose (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

both nearside tyres have worn inner shoulders

Fail 18 Jul 2016 92,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant expansion tank empty

Nearside Rear recording low effort. it appears this might need adjustment

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

both nearside tyres have worn inner shoulders

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,788 miles

1.>nearside rear tyre slightly perished2.>surface rust under the vehicle on some componants

brake and fuel pipes slightly coroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,493 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,906 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Mar 2013 73,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2012 65,956 miles

Slight seepage from steering rack

no coolant in bottle

slight weep of grease from o/s/ inner cv boot

Fail 7 Mar 2012 65,955 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight seepage from steering rack

no coolant in bottle

slight weep of grease from o/s/ inner cv boot

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,954 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 3 Mar 2010 50,012 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 50,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 43,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,253 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

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

Rear number plate has water ingress

Slight handbrake travel

Fail 7 Mar 2008 36,253 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking due to age

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

Rear number plate has water ingress

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2007 29,338 miles

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)

pin hole offside inner cv boot

Pass 10 Mar 2006 21,802 miles

advise front and rear number plates marked

advise incorcet speed rate fitted to nsr tyre

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 YUH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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