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BV02 XEF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,687 mi
Last recorded130,687 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 130,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 116,560 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 107,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,497 miles

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

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

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

slight coolant leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,497 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

slight coolant leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,929 miles

engine oil leaks

oil on top rocker cover

Fail 20 Oct 2014 91,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leaks

oil on top rocker cover

Pass 25 Oct 2013 82,575 miles

both front tyre treads 1.6-2mm on edges

Fail 16 Oct 2013 82,375 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyre treads 1.6-2mm on edges

Pass 25 Sep 2012 73,761 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped and pressure low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 64,210 miles

offside mirror cover missing

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

offside rear wing and tailgate damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,390 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 55,390 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Aug 2009 48,025 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 48,025 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre size...205/55*15.rear tyre size...195/55*15

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 38,574 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,200 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

near side outer door handle stiff

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,007 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

rear wiper blade split

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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 XEF 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 73.7%.

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 XEF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV02 XEF registered?

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

Is BV02 XEF safe to buy?

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