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BV02 XFB

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

16,718 mi
Last recorded16,718 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 16,718 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

195/60/R15/88V. Fronts 1.7mm, Just legal. Rears 5mm.

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 158,096 miles

195/60/R15/88H. All 6mm.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

195/60/R15/88H. All 6mm.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 144,285 miles

195/60/R15/88H. Fronts 5mm. Rears 6mm.

Brake pipes all protected with grease.

Engine damp from oil mist.

Wipers fail to park.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 130,321 miles

195/60/R15. All 3mm.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 130,321 miles

195/60/R15. All 3mm.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 116,374 miles

195/60/R15/88V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Rear bumper damaged.

Fail 6 Mar 2013 116,373 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

195/60/R15/88V. Fronts 4mm. Rears 6mm.

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,399 miles

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Rear bumper slightly cracked

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 104,399 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipes coated with grease not allowing full inspection

Rear bumper slightly cracked

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 90,737 miles

Front pads 50% worn.

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

OF 4.5mm. OR 4.5mm. NR4mm. NF 4.5mm.

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 90,737 miles

Front pads 50% worn.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OF 4.5mm. OR 4.5mm. NR4mm. NF 4.5mm.

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,089 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Recommend grease brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2010 77,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Recommend grease brake pipes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,280 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 64,280 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 51,849 miles

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

rear brakes imbalanced 15%

rear wiper split

recommend to grease brake pipes

Fail 13 Mar 2008 51,849 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brakes imbalanced 15%

rear wiper split

recommend to grease brake pipes

Pass 2 Apr 2007 38,620 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 31,364 miles

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

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 XFB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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