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BW02 DWL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,006 mi
Last recorded50,006 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 50,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,842 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 42,796 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,116 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2016 20,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2015 15,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 15,791 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 8,691 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2014 8,691 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 1,879 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 80,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,083 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,480 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 56,480 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 49,890 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,401 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,916 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 DWL 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 66.7%.

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

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