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BV02 WXH

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WXH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 93,524 miles

ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 93,524 miles

ACCELERATOR PEDAL HARD TO PRESS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 90,918 miles

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R Tyre in poor condition.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,140 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 88,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 84,904 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 81,427 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,912 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 68,499 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 68,493 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,924 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,903 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 51,684 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,143 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,300 miles

rear brakes squeaky

Fail 3 Mar 2008 36,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes squeaky

Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,405 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 22,885 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 WXH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 WXH registered?

BV02 WXH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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