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188 BYR

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,581 mi
Last recorded38,581 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration188 BYR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2007 38,581 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 38,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 34,083 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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188 BYR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 188 BYR, 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 188 BYR registered?

188 BYR is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 November 2002.

Is 188 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 188 BYR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 188 BYR have outstanding finance?

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