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BV52 YWC

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,846 mi
Last recorded136,846 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 136,846 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 136,826 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 127,898 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 127,878 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 117,724 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 110,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust mount missing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underbody corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2015 110,444 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust mount missing

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 101,793 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

underbody corroded in places

Fail 13 Mar 2013 93,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s door mirror taped in place

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s door mirror taped in place

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,351 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,733 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 79,768 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 71,212 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2008 63,696 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2008 63,696 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 56,173 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 56,173 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 50,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,087 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 YWC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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