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2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,982 mi
Last recorded126,982 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 126,982 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 126,982 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 120,274 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger broken and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Childseat fitted. unable to test seat or seatbelt

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

oil weepage

Fail 22 Sep 2017 120,274 miles

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

Front exhaust hanger broken and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Childseat fitted. unable to test seat or seatbelt

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

oil weepage

Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 113,661 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear part of main (as marked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 107,624 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inc inner wing under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 101,361 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear, unable to test belt

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,475 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 87,986 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusting

Fail 28 Sep 2012 87,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rusting

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,425 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)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2010 70,072 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 70,072 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 59,920 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,041 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 53,041 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,016 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 50,016 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,395 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 SUV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SUV, 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 SUV registered?

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

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