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BW02 CYL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

68,741 mi
Last recorded68,741 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 66,626 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 66,626 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 64,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,247 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 59,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 56,271 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 56,271 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 54,376 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 54,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 51,541 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 48,644 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 48,644 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 45,921 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 42,263 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 40,574 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 38,577 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 35,331 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,331 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,716 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,742 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 CYL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CYL, 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 CYL registered?

BW02 CYL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is BW02 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 CYL shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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