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BV02 XFL

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

162,557 mi
Last recorded162,557 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 XFL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 162,557 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 151,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pedal pad worn

osf wheel distorted

suspension springs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 151,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal pad worn

osf wheel distorted

suspension springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 141,881 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 141,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 132,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 125,409 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 117,414 miles

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

nsr wheel buckled

os wiper blade poor

rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2010 103,006 miles

advise near side front side light dim

Pass 20 Jul 2009 83,933 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,469 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 66,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 47,994 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 37,461 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 XFL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green 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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

BV02 XFL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 3 April 2002.

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