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BU02 SPV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,386 mi
Last recorded123,386 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SPV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,386 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 123,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 108,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper torn

Fail 31 Jul 2015 108,742 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Jul 2014 104,911 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,493 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond very slightly

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight exhaust leak around intermediate silencer,also exhaust heat sheild around fuel tank area loose due to mounting points corroded away

slight oil around gearbox filler/drain plug area

very slight seepage of grease around n/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 29 Jul 2013 101,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes starting to unbond very slightly

brake fluid level getting low

n/s/f tyre on 3mm

slight exhaust leak around intermediate silencer,also exhaust heat sheild around fuel tank area loose due to mounting points corroded away

slight oil around gearbox filler/drain plug area

very slight seepage of grease around n/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 2 Aug 2012 98,047 miles

(1) Front exhaust mounting braket deteriorated.

(1) Parking brake cable insecure at nearside back plate.

(5) Offside rear to hose metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 98,047 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

(1) Front exhaust mounting braket deteriorated.

(1) Parking brake cable insecure at nearside back plate.

(5) Nearside front metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

(5) Offside rear to hose metal brake pipe corroded slightly.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,071 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cat bracket broken

front discs worn

front wipers do not park

o/s/f wheel binding

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,606 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AT LIMITS AND BALD ON INNER EDGES

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,942 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,750 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jun 2007 53,343 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,830 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SPV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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