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BV02 XDO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 116,197 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 112,981 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,038 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 107,124 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,334 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 24 Nov 2017 99,693 miles

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

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Fail 24 Nov 2017 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

surface corrotion under vehicle inc suspention componants

Pass 23 Nov 2016 95,906 miles

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

surface corrotion under vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2015 92,079 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 89,080 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,201 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,196 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 83,169 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 83,169 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 81,198 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 81,198 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 71,501 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 61,675 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 56,119 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 49,343 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 49,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,455 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 42,455 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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 XDO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XDO, 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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What year was BV02 XDO registered?

BV02 XDO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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