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BW02 CWE

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

115,818 mi
Last recorded115,818 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CWE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 115,818 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

clutch slip

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,748 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight amount of blue smoke emited from exhaust during catalyst test

Fail 7 Aug 2015 110,748 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight amount of blue smoke emited from exhaust during catalyst test

Fail 5 Aug 2015 110,679 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,374 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 105,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 98,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,472 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 89,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil below minimum topped up to minimum with one ltre

Pass 8 Aug 2011 79,314 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 79,308 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,776 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 69,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 61,440 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 61,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 51,837 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 51,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 41,586 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,978 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 35,775 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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BW02 CWE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 BW02 CWE, 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 CWE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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