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BW02 DWV

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,133 mi
Last recorded133,133 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DWV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 133,133 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2017 129,096 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 128,921 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 106,561 miles

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Exhaust emissions eratic

Front suspension wishbone bushes worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side front tyre worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 106,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Exhaust emissions eratic

Front suspension wishbone bushes worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Off side front tyre worn to tread limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2016 106,273 miles

Emissions not tested high level of smoke (7.3.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/front tyre 3mm

oil leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2015 93,966 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2014 82,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 69,161 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 62,279 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 57,463 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,346 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,136 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,448 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,152 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 DWV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DWV, 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 DWV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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