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BV02 FXP

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,339 mi
Last recorded135,339 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 FXP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,339 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 130,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 127,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 125,616 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 124,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 123,919 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,673 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,443 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 74,437 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,379 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 72,379 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,289 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,402 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 45,058 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,828 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 38,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,778 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 35,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,825 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 26,426 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 21,612 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,612 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 19,834 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 FXP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FXP, 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 FXP registered?

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

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