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BW02 CXF

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,722 mi
Last recorded88,722 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2017 88,722 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated and centre section blowing

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 84,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 80,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 76,115 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 76,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 66,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 66,460 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 14,109 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,138 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,138 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 46,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 40,695 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)

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

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 CXF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

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

Is BW02 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 CXF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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