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BW02 DPV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

107,309 mi
Last recorded107,309 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,309 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 97,125 miles

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

o/s/r wheelarch quarter panel rusting slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2017 97,125 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,531 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,531 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 91,854 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 91,854 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 86,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,261 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 80,260 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 74,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,575 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,172 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 46,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2007 39,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 32,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 24,977 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 DPV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DPV, 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 DPV registered?

BW02 DPV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 August 2002.

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