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BV02 SXE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,104 mi
Last recorded189,104 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 189,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 173,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to body (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 173,623 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber top mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting to body (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting to body (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 159,454 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 159,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 146,935 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhuast hangers corroded

Rear metal fuel tank breather pipes corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,916 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Horn weak in operation.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to drivers side rear inner sill area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 131,907 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake lever has long travel.

Horn weak in operation.

Misting of oil on steering rack.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to drivers side rear inner sill area.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 117,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe retaining clamp corroded

Handbrake outer sleeve deteriated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle surface corrosion

Right front wiper blade split on end

Sticker zone b within 40mm not affecting vision

accident damage right front wing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,542 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe retaining clamp corroded

Handbrake outer sleeve deteriated

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear axle surface corrosion

Right front wiper blade split on end

Sticker zone b within 40mm not affecting vision

accident damage right front wing

Pass 8 Apr 2010 95,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air leak from vacum pipe in engine

both handbrake cable outer casings split

front number plate starting to delaminate

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

handbrake level gaiter insecure

nearside wiper blade slightly torn

rear service and parking brake application uneven

slight movement in both front inner steering arm joint

Pass 31 Mar 2009 80,983 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 65,499 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 65,499 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 49,849 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 49,848 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 41,571 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 SXE 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 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 SXE, 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 SXE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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