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5 XEN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

167,144 mi
Last recorded167,144 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 XEN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 167,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fill pipes ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 158,514 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,780 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 147,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 138,366 miles

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 135,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 128,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 128,620 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 119,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 108,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 98,991 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Rear Tyres have started to perish

Fail 2 Jan 2018 98,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inside edge

Rear Tyres have started to perish

Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,446 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside edge

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres are perished

Pass 6 Jan 2016 86,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 6 Jan 2016 86,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,569 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 53,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 43,926 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 39,191 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,096 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,170 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,560 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 19,454 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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5 XEN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 5 XEN, 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 5 XEN registered?

5 XEN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 January 2002.

Is 5 XEN safe to buy?

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