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BV02 XGR

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,254 mi
Last recorded140,254 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 140,254 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH rears (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ALSO slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint OR PUMP (2.3.3b)

heat shield loose

Fail 22 Feb 2018 140,250 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak PINCH bolt needs replacing (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ALSO slightly noisy (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint OR PUMP (2.3.3b)

heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2017 134,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread and perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight corrosion to varous places

Fail 19 Jan 2017 134,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread and perishing

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

slight corrosion to varous places

Pass 18 Jan 2016 126,314 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in places (6.1.B.2)

both front wiper blades split

engine management lamp on dash

offside front and nearside rear tyre slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 119,733 miles

Coolant leak

engine management lamp on dash.

Fail 12 Jan 2015 119,731 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

engine management lamp on dash.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 113,079 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 100,516 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 100,514 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,217 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

childseat fitted n/s rear

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,213 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

childseat fitted n/s rear

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,719 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 73,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,664 miles

advise only to slight corrosion lip to centre inside of near side front disc

advise screen chipped

Fail 11 Jan 2007 58,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 58,492 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 46,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 XGR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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