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BV02 XBP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

155,310 mi
Last recorded155,310 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014 155,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 141,504 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 141,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Mar 2013 138,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 138,328 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 128,906 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 17 Feb 2012 128,906 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2011 119,117 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 119,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake pipes on this car signs of corrosion exept n/s/ rear

brake pedal rubber signs of wear

o/s/door mirror casing cracked

Fail 22 Feb 2010 75,115 miles

2 out side mirrors taped

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 75,115 miles

2 out side mirrors taped

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,067 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 67,067 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,084 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 56,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2007 41,777 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,777 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 31,155 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 31,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 XBP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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