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BU02 SRX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,770 mi
Last recorded133,770 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 133,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 133,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 126,914 miles

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

Offside Front mirror housing damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2018 126,905 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Battery warning lamp on dash

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

Offside Front mirror housing damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2017 119,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 109,575 miles

Parking brake slight travel

Fail 22 Dec 2015 109,112 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2014 101,737 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 93,399 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 84,898 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 81,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,686 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 73,105 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 69,751 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 66,210 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 62,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 62,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,632 miles

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

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

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 SRX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SRX, 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 SRX registered?

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

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