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BW02 DXC

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,097 mi
Last recorded98,097 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW02 DXC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 98,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc corroded inside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 98,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc corroded inside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 97,935 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded hill holed (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit and sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Axle beam modified but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc corroded inside surfaces (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 84,881 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jul 2015 84,881 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Jul 2014 68,794 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 59,324 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 59,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,871 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 49,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,680 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,967 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 35,967 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 29,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2006 29,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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 DXC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DXC, 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 DXC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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