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BW02 CYV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,370 mi
Last recorded130,370 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 CYV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 130,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 120,822 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed underside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Fuel pipe slightly chafed underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on Inner-side edge and perished. Replacement STRONGLY recommended - 195/60/R15 - 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 120,822 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Inside/Out (5.2.3 (i))

Brake pipe slightly chafed underside

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner-side brake pads just met the minimum legal requirements. Replacement recommended soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipes ()

Fuel pipe slightly chafed underside

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Seriously worn on Inner-side edge and perished. Replacement STRONGLY recommended - 195/60/R15 - 88V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks within tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,925 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed underside (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre inner edges worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Rear tyre has crack in tread depth, but no ply or cords visible

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 114,925 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly chafed underside (3.6.B.2c)

Front tyre inner edges worn, but no ply or cords visible. Both, offside and nearside

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Rear tyre has crack in tread depth, but no ply or cords visible

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both, offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 109,223 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,223 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2015 103,495 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 103,495 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 97,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking on edges of tread

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,667 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are cracking on edges of tread

Pass 17 Aug 2013 91,166 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)

both reat tyres cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,149 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 81,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 81,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Aug 2010 75,891 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 75,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 70,995 miles

coolant leak water pump area

oil leak os drive shaft oil seal

scratches os lower

wipers not parking automatically

Fail 5 Aug 2009 70,993 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

coolant leak water pump area

oil leak os drive shaft oil seal

scratches os lower

wipers not parking automatically

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,324 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 58,990 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 58,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 53,243 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 CYV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CYV, 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 CYV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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