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BW02 DLN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,808 mi
Last recorded127,808 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DLN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,808 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread slightly lumpy

Fail 27 Mar 2018 127,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam not working unless tapped, but does not stay on (1.7.5a)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread slightly lumpy

Pass 29 Mar 2017 116,639 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 116,639 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,765 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 100,745 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,801 miles

n/s/f bottem balljoint has play very close to excess

n/s/r door and inner wheel arch damaged

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge close to legal limits

o/s/f wing mirror glass damaged - still provides clear view to side of vehicle

Pass 21 Mar 2012 86,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and feathering

engine managment light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 80,703 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 73,789 miles

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

o/s/f fog lamp lens damage

tail gate rams weak

Fail 4 May 2010 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

o/s/f fog lamp lens damage

tail gate rams weak

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,553 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 62,553 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 51,880 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 51,880 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 45,769 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rad cap leaking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 11 May 2007 45,764 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front pads low

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

rad cap leaking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2006 38,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 38,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

battery weak

boot struts defective

top breaket of n/s head lamp broken

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 DLN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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