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BV02 XEE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,899 mi
Last recorded97,899 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2016 97,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,192 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 85,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 80,476 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 80,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 72,449 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 61,903 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,956 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 52,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2008 52,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2007 47,826 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,366 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,313 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 XEE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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