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BW02 CUA

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,790 mi
Last recorded114,790 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CUA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,790 miles

front flexible exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2016 114,780 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front flexible exhaust deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,174 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 102,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust front flexipipe in poor condition

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

rocker cover gasket leaking

Pass 17 Jan 2013 88,689 miles

rear no plate poor condition

sump pan corodded

Fail 17 Jan 2013 88,689 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate poor condition

sump pan corodded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 73,357 miles

clutch master cylinder leaking

Fail 2 Feb 2011 73,357 miles

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

clutch master cylinder leaking

Pass 13 Jan 2010 65,576 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 58,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,299 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,299 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 44,228 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 44,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,785 miles

near side front tyre fitted whith h rating

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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BW02 CUA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BW02 CUA, 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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BW02 CUA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 August 2002.

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