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BU02 SUH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,090 mi
Last recorded136,090 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,090 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 136,086 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Apr 2014 127,812 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 127,811 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,432 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,466 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 98,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,948 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

cat shields loose

dent o/s/front wing

one segment out on high level brake light

p/a/s/pipes corroded

slight delamination to rear number plate

Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,948 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

cat shields loose

dent o/s/front wing

one segment out on high level brake light

p/a/s/pipes corroded

slight delamination to rear number plate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 79,294 miles

front and rear flex brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 79,294 miles

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

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

front and rear flex brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 65,443 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 65,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside front arch guard missing

Pass 6 Apr 2007 55,113 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,437 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 SUH 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 66.7%.

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

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