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BW02 CXA

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,545 mi
Last recorded111,545 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CXA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 111,545 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody,suspension,steering & brake components undersealed

Fail 24 Nov 2020 111,535 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure x2 detatched! (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front both tyres worn on shoulders/edges!

Front oil leak!

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eng manegment light on!

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,240 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexy pipe slight blow

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust flexy pipe slight blow

Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 73,251 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 65,982 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 65,973 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 58,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 51,389 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,575 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 45,568 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 38,603 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 33,361 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 33,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 28,289 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,198 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 23,574 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 CXA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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