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BW02 DRZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,391 mi
Last recorded117,391 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 117,391 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security several areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,976 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 113,928 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes to flexy. n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 4 Jul 2018 108,798 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 108,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 101,947 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 101,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 95,643 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 95,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,176 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 91,176 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 86,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape and cracking

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,078 miles

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

nsr tyre slightly out of shape and cracking

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,862 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,877 miles

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

drivers door mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,359 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 58,451 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,181 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,852 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 39,537 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,551 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 DRZ 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 71.4%.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 July 2002.

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