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BW02 DJE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,755 mi
Last recorded114,755 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DJE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,755 miles

All tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi slightly diterioted

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2015 114,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

All tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Brake fluid level slightly low

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi slightly diterioted

fuel filler pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,251 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 104,951 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 102,747 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre in poor condition

rear discs worn and rusty

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 Jul 2012 102,747 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre in poor condition

rear discs worn and rusty

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 25 Aug 2011 100,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 93,460 miles

front discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 4 Oct 2010 93,444 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 84,271 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 77,293 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 77,293 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,031 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 70,932 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

advise heat shields loose and rattling

Pass 6 Nov 2006 57,758 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 48,353 miles

rear middle seat belt worn

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 DJE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 August 2002.

Is BW02 DJE safe to buy?

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