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BV02 SXK

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,824 mi
Last recorded113,824 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 113,824 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play near excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2020 107,240 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 96,303 miles

Bonnet catch sticky

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2018 96,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet catch is sticky

Pass 17 Nov 2017 93,423 miles

Exhaust heat shield rattles.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,896 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 86,726 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 83,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,944 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 75,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 70,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 65,994 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 65,993 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 60,436 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,307 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 48,528 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 30 Mar 2007 44,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,506 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 SXK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXK, 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 SXK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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