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BU02 SOH

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,412 mi
Last recorded117,412 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 117,412 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,151 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 87,161 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 80,762 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 80,762 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 65,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,804 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Apr 2010 59,804 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Apr 2009 52,504 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 40,244 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 33,074 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 SOH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU02 SOH, 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 BU02 SOH registered?

BU02 SOH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is BU02 SOH safe to buy?

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