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BU02 SOC

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,550 mi
Last recorded155,550 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SOC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 155,550 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 155,515 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 139,179 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 139,058 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 123,772 miles

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 123,636 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Central Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,475 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various/furry (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 on edges (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 111,728 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 111,728 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper blade

Pass 20 Feb 2014 102,546 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 102,546 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,928 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,496 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 96,496 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 92,840 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 87,774 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

front discs slight corroding

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

ns main brake pipe corroding near to limit

rear of vehicle corroding

rear springs corroding

Fail 5 Aug 2010 87,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroding

front discs slight corroding

ns main brake pipe corroding near to limit

rear of vehicle corroding

rear springs corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2009 82,101 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 82,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 76,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 70,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,774 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 63,771 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,539 miles

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

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 SOC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SOC, 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 SOC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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