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BW02 DCO

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,006 mi
Last recorded154,006 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DCO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 154,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 143,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 132,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,914 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,751 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 97,079 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 85,051 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,499 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 72,368 miles

Brake pedal anti slip pad edge worn.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,297 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,273 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,878 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 40,789 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,746 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 DCO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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