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BV02 CXB

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,287 mi
Last recorded120,287 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 CXB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 120,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 117,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 117,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 113,114 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 113,112 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 108,731 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 108,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,830 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 104,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 96,059 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,224 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2011 91,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2010 88,554 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 88,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 87,083 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 87,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,265 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 82,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 73,212 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 73,212 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BV02 CXB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BV02 CXB, 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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BV02 CXB is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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