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BV52 ZDA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,749 mi
Last recorded138,749 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZDA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 138,749 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 138,749 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 110,740 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 98,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Sep 2014 98,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 89,671 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 89,671 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Coolant leak

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,821 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,043 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 55,790 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,314 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,880 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,944 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 ZDA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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