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BV02 EXG

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

126,221 mi
Last recorded126,221 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 EXG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 126,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 117,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,472 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,723 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 101,554 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 101,554 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,600 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 93,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front 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 29 Feb 2012 86,349 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 86,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 66,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 56,579 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,538 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 35,407 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,407 miles

brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,402 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 EXG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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