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BW02 CXC

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,718 mi
Last recorded102,718 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 102,718 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,795 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,104 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,737 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

overhead stop light has segment inoperative

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,604 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

overhead stop light has segment inoperative

Pass 20 Aug 2011 61,135 miles

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)

overhead brake light has some segments inoperative but still showing 50% of its light

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,291 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 54,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,569 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 43,566 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 43,516 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,988 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 25 May 2006 30,709 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,294 miles

strong advise that the front wiper blades are split but still clearing the screen

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 CXC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CXC, 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 CXC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is BW02 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 CXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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