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BV02 FXF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,721 mi
Last recorded103,721 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s and n/s driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension and subframe corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 103,072 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

inlet manifold breather pipes holed , high revs

Pass 1 Jul 2017 99,313 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded by catylst

Exhuast flexi repair heavily coated with sealant

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly leaking (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing outer edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp unit damaged

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 97,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front nearside and offside tyre treads wearing outer edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside headlamp unit damaged

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 92,747 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2014 87,279 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 87,278 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust front supporting bracket deteriorated

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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 84,077 miles

Both rear shock absorbers becoming lazy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine vacuum pipe leaking under inlet manifold

Fail 27 Apr 2013 84,077 miles

Both rear shock absorbers becoming lazy

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine vacuum pipe leaking under inlet manifold

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,802 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,856 miles

front no; plate damage

Fail 27 Apr 2009 61,856 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no; plate damage

Pass 17 Apr 2008 52,443 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,421 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,329 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FXF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue 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 FXF, 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 FXF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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