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BU02 SUY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,213 mi
Last recorded102,213 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 102,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 101,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,424 miles

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

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

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

Slight abnormal noise from the engine

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jul 2022 98,484 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 98,472 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 97,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 97,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 96,981 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 95,439 miles

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 95,278 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 92,525 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded on both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 92,525 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower coil spring corroded on both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 89,402 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear both tyres showing sign of cracked on shoulders and tread depth

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge but not to cords

rear wiper blade split

report two different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,834 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal around shaft area (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge but not to cords

rear wiper blade split

report two different tyre sizes fitted to front and rear

Pass 6 Oct 2014 84,922 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil around offside front steering rack gaiter(no leak detected time of test advice to be checked)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 84,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil around offside front steering rack gaiter(no leak detected time of test advice to be checked)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 80,853 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 80,809 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,311 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,621 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2010 68,212 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

brake fluid change

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,276 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 61,662 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,565 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 59,565 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 54,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

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 SUY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SUY, 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 SUY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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