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BU02 SRZ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,543 mi
Last recorded121,543 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,543 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust brackets defective

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust brackets defective

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil below minimum

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 117,178 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,790 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,382 miles

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

both rear outer sills have corrosion

oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2016 106,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 106,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,155 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 97,187 miles

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

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

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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 97,187 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2012 91,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smear

Pass 17 Jun 2011 84,244 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 82,684 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 82,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 80,725 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to limit - track check required

Fail 16 Apr 2009 80,725 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing off on inner edge & close to limit - track check required

Pass 16 May 2008 75,905 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 66,569 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 56,203 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 56,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 SRZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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