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BV02 XGC

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,075 mi
Last recorded124,075 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2016 124,075 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Dec 2016 124,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Dec 2015 115,986 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2015 109,475 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre worn inner treads

Fail 16 Jun 2015 109,475 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s front tyre worn inner treads

Pass 23 Jun 2014 96,218 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 89,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,367 miles

Air Conditioning sytems in-op

Fail 18 Jun 2011 72,367 miles

Air Conditioning sytems in-op

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2010 62,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 62,333 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,247 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 55,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,135 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 51,135 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 19 Jun 2007 45,799 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 37,026 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 XGC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGC, 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 XGC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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