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BV52 YUR

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,918 mi
Last recorded143,918 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YUR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 143,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

catalytic converter mounting bracket broken but system still secure

fuel smell from inside of vehicle no leak found during test advise attention needed

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2017 143,918 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lense faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

catalytic converter mounting bracket broken but system still secure

fuel smell from inside of vehicle no leak found during test advise attention needed

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2015 132,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2015 132,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn to 3mm tread

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

underside of vehicle showing age related corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2014 122,720 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front exhaust downpipe bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing small cut but not showing inner cord

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 Oct 2014 122,720 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside front seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Front exhaust downpipe bracket heavily corroded

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall showing small cut but not showing inner cord

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 4 Sep 2013 113,512 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,508 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 103,260 miles

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

corrosion to rear of exhaust system

front brake pads 60% worn

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm of tread

offside front tyre worn to 3mm of tread

Fail 2 Oct 2012 103,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion to rear of exhaust system

front brake pads 60% worn

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm of tread

offside front tyre worn to 3mm of tread

Pass 16 Dec 2011 97,451 miles

exhaust system rusty

front coil springs rusty

front pads and discs wearing low

rear coil springs rusty

rear washer inop

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 91,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,854 miles

both front tyre between 2.0 and 2.5 mm

Pass 15 Apr 2009 73,544 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,881 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 56,474 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,497 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 YUR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YUR, 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 YUR is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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