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BV02 EXK

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

11,155 mi
Last recorded11,155 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 EXK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 11,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Jul 2018 11,151 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

vehicle is heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2015 10,746 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 10,746 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 27 May 2014 8,538 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 8,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 4,718 miles

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

small cracks n/s front+rear tyres outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2012 984 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)

Fail 18 May 2012 984 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 947 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake hose close to upper suspension arm

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 28 May 2010 322 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 May 2010 322 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 40,358 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 40,358 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 38,521 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 35,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,356 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 EXK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EXK, 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 EXK registered?

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

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