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BV02 WUW

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

116,151 mi
Last recorded116,151 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV02 WUW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 116,151 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 139,118 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 137,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 129,400 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 127,799 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 127,799 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 115,863 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers damaged

Fail 2 May 2013 115,863 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 96,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cables touching exhaust head shield

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Reverse light mot working

Fail 26 Apr 2012 96,746 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cables touching exhaust head shield

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Reverse light mot working

Pass 30 Apr 2011 74,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

advise front brake disc wearing thin advise thickness checked

offside front door mirror sligtly damaged advise new mirror fitted

offside rear tyre side wall starting to lightly cracked

Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,420 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 50,093 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 50,086 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

brake fluid level close to minimum

Fail 24 Mar 2010 50,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

ecu light on

engine sounds rough

Fail 22 May 2009 39,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake travel long

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

suctionpad marks in windscreen swept area

Pass 22 May 2009 39,246 miles

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

handbrake travel long

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

suctionpad marks in windscreen swept area

Pass 22 May 2008 33,018 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 26,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 26,689 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 19,808 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 19,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 WUW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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