MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,104 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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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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