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BV02 XCM

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,927 mi
Last recorded128,927 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 128,927 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 128,927 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front sidelights come on when brake applied (4.2.3 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released when lights are on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 123,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 123,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 117,182 miles

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded but not holed

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 117,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner sills heavily corroded but not holed

Both rear wheel arches corroded but not holed

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 110,302 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 110,302 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,110 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 103,367 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,738 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,204 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,465 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,464 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,535 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 72,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 66,026 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 61,807 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,680 miles

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Fail 9 Aug 2007 56,680 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

n/s front fog light slightly loose

o/s front seat belt just starting to fray slightly legal at test

Pass 7 Aug 2006 48,170 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 XCM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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