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BV02 XFP

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,776 mi
Last recorded164,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 164,776 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 164,776 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 157,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

engine breather pipe split

engine drive belt poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 157,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect ADJUSTED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

engine breather pipe split

engine drive belt poor condition

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 146,960 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2016 136,700 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 126,804 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 126,802 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,038 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 102,990 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 102,985 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,355 miles

both front windscreen wipers slight smearing

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

sticker nearside windscreen

vehicle presented engine oil below dipstick topped up 1litre for test purposes.basic maintenance required

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both front windscreen wipers slight smearing

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

sticker nearside windscreen

vehicle presented engine oil below dipstick topped up 1litre for test purposes.basic maintenance required

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both nearside and offside ball joint boots appear to be split

excessive handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre

Fail 25 Mar 2010 89,238 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak

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

both nearside and offside ball joint boots appear to be split

excessive handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair

vehicle presented engine oil level below dipstick topped up 1 litre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,261 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 80,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,075 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 57,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 45,283 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 XFP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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