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BV52 YUT

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,106 mi
Last recorded115,106 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 115,106 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,138 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 104,138 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,609 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 14 Feb 2022 101,609 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2021 99,207 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Fail 5 Feb 2021 99,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing

f/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 19 Feb 2020 97,681 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2019 94,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive r/n/s & r/o/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves perished

Fail 27 Feb 2019 94,756 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive r/n/s & r/o/s floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyre valves perished

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,187 miles

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

f/n/s brake disc showing signs of wear

n/s/r foot /handbrake will require attention shortly

Fail 12 Feb 2018 92,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn

f/n/s brake disc showing signs of wear

n/s/r foot /handbrake will require attention shortly

Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,738 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,153 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges & 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2015 82,045 miles

f/n/s tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,905 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 76,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,558 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 62,986 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 62,986 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,188 miles

front brake discs lipped

long handbrake travel

Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 39,267 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,732 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 30,625 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2005 22,747 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 YUT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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