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BV52 ZMO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,556 mi
Last recorded41,556 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 ZMO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2017 41,556 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracks in side wall but not to cords.

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2017 41,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low both aims (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has deep cracks in side wall but not to cords.

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 36,329 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 36,314 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 33,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Dec 2014 33,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2013 29,168 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 29,168 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 24,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 19,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 19,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,186 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 13 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 78,271 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 78,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 54,522 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,427 miles

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

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 ZMO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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