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BV02 XBL

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,638 mi
Last recorded105,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 105,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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))

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,497 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 96,497 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 60,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 57,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S AND O/S CORROSION ON INNER FACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S CORRDED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 57,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S AND O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 54,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corrosion on faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,212 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 51,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,043 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner 1/4 of tread

Fail 15 Mar 2013 50,043 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner 1/4 of tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 49,089 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 48,125 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Mar 2010 47,024 miles

front brake pads low / discs lipped and worn

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,478 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,080 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 28,075 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XBL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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