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BV02 XEJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XEJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 114,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both steering arms have slight play at inner fixing

coil spring worn all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 114,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.B.2)

both steering arms have slight play at inner fixing

coil spring worn all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 113,177 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 113,177 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,570 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,103 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 88,526 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/f inner shaft gaiter seal leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2011 81,623 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN THIN

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)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 73,938 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 73,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 67,516 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 67,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 58,636 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 58,636 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,882 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 36,550 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 XEJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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