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BW02 DFU

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 112,972 miles

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

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

Offside front brakes binding slightly

Oil leak

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,226 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 107,226 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front fog light lense broken

Pass 11 Mar 2013 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front fog light lense broken

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 72,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,371 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 60,402 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 52,369 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 45,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 37,794 miles

nearside mirror insecure and taped up.

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 DFU 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 78.6%.

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 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 DFU, 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 DFU registered?

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

Is BW02 DFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 DFU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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