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BW02 CXB

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,104 mi
Last recorded126,104 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,847 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 105,462 miles

All brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes slightly deteriorated.

N/S/R handbrake efficiency low but working.

N/S/R seat has childseat fitted. Cannot properly check this seatbelt.

Fail 20 Sep 2013 105,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 95,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2011 84,120 miles

N/S/F passenger seat has child fitted so cannot properly check this seatbelt.

Pass 28 May 2010 76,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 68,466 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 63,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,301 miles

rear number plate backing starting to come adrift

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 CXB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CXB, 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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What year was BW02 CXB registered?

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

Is BW02 CXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 CXB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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