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BW02 DFY

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,020 mi
Last recorded151,020 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 151,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 149,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 136,487 miles

All brake pipe's corroded

Coolant misting around water pump and thermostat housing

Underside corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2018 136,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill has three holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

All brake pipe's corroded

Coolant misting around water pump and thermostat housing

Exhaust brackets excessively corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 129,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 124,235 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,775 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 114,970 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,358 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 98,743 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,375 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 87,646 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 87,646 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 82,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,111 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 74,208 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,944 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 DFY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFY, 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 DFY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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