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BW02 DWX

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,534 mi
Last recorded71,534 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DWX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 71,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 50,429 miles

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

water leak from bottom hose

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 31,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 24,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,773 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 13,218 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 DWX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

BW02 DWX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 July 2002.

Is BW02 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW02 DWX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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