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BV02 XBY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 104,277 miles

brake pipes rusty

underbody covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 104,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded os and n s sill (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm os and n sfront (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes rusty

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,960 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear outter sills rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2015 98,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both rear outter sills rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2014 95,099 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 94,687 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear sills rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,303 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

heatshield loose on exhaust

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre sttarting to go out of shape

rear coil spring heavly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2013 86,303 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing close to limit on edges

heatshield loose on exhaust

nearside rear tyre close to limit

offside rear tyre sttarting to go out of shape

rear coil spring heavly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,180 miles

Headlights on lower limit

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 80,180 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlights on lower limit

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 72,618 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 72,618 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 63,279 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 63,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,103 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel on the outter side has slight damage

Fail 24 Apr 2009 49,103 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front wheel on the outter side has slight damage

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,382 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 18,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,737 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 XBY 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 57.9%.

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

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