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BV02 XBM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XBM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 100,201 miles

Front Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 97,220 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear sill covered heavily with underseal

traces of filler found

underbody and suspension components corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 95,033 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

nearside rear outer sill covered with underseal

underbody surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2021 92,340 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 92,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 89,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Under body corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,802 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 86,802 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 83,001 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill covered in sealants

Pass 6 Sep 2017 80,036 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 80,036 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,078 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 77,074 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,747 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine managment light on

Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 11 Sep 2014 69,913 miles

engine managment light on

n/s/f wiper cut water leaking

Fail 11 Sep 2014 69,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

engine managment light on

n/s/f wiper cut water leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2013 65,251 miles

Engine Manegment Light Stays on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Rear Outer Sill Dameged but no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/Front Outer Sill Dameged but no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Aug 2013 65,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine Manegment Light Stays on.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/Rear Outer Sill Dameged but no sharp edges.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

O/S/Front Outer Sill Dameged but no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,112 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre edge worn inside

Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,864 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 46,736 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 41,013 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 41,012 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,213 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 28,213 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise n/s/r,and o/s/f tyres side wall on outer is perished.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,918 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 22,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XBM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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