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BV02 XBU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,669 mi
Last recorded124,669 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 124,669 miles

under body corroded. all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2015 123,120 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 123,115 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,574 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 119,574 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 114,310 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 103,615 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 103,615 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,500 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 94,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 87,530 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 87,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,489 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 69,492 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,146 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 48,858 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 XBU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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