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BV02 DXR

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 DXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 126,495 miles

Slight corrosion to near side rear sill

Pass 6 Aug 2019 122,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to near side rear sill

Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming on both rear chassis rails and rear cross member

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,647 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,647 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,774 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 104,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 101,389 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 99,198 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 96,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 90,304 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 84,406 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 79,455 miles

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

offside rear inner Tyre sidewall starting to split

Pass 16 May 2009 76,194 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 72,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 67,670 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 60,138 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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BV02 DXR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BV02 DXR, 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 BV02 DXR registered?

BV02 DXR is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is BV02 DXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV02 DXR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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