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BU02 SDO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,555 mi
Last recorded149,555 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SDO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,555 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded down pipe flexy slight blow

Fail 19 Mar 2019 149,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 140,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 140,893 miles

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

Fluid level low in brake resevoir

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,438 miles

Oil Leak from Engine

Wiper Blades split at ends

Pass 15 Mar 2016 122,496 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,325 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 113,325 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake fluid level in resevoir low

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 104,226 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 104,226 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 96,440 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,440 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 89,350 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,459 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 73,000 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 64,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 55,964 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 55,964 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,253 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 49,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,279 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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BU02 SDO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red 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 BU02 SDO, 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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BU02 SDO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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