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BV02 XFU

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,283 mi
Last recorded129,283 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 129,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,305 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 125,298 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 122,425 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,619 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 116,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 110,197 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 11 Mar 2014 110,197 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 14 Mar 2013 103,042 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 103,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 96,395 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 2 Mar 2012 96,395 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2011 88,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 88,414 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 70,578 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 61,734 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 52,741 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 43,202 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 XFU is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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