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BV52 ZHZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,805 mi
Last recorded96,805 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,805 miles

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

o/s/r hub bearing sligh roughly

Pass 26 Jan 2012 90,029 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 90,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,743 miles

Vacuum pipe split on inlet manifold

Fail 18 Jan 2011 81,687 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vacuum pipe split on inlet manifold

Pass 21 Jan 2010 66,227 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 64,841 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 63,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Slight damage to crankshaft pulley

Slight damage to nearside sill

Valve caps missing from all four wheels

Windscreen wipers don't self park

Fail 25 Jan 2007 59,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak from engine

Slight damage to crankshaft pulley

Slight damage to nearside sill

Valve caps missing from all four wheels

Windscreen wipers don't self park

Fail 24 Jan 2007 59,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 123,030 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 123,030 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 ZHZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ZHZ, 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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What year was BV52 ZHZ registered?

BV52 ZHZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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