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BU02 SVA

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,452 mi
Last recorded142,452 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 142,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 142,452 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel (3.6.B.2c)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working wing (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 140,410 miles

Both front discs pitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main run to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 140,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid box (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front discs pitted

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main run to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 137,450 miles

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

Idle speed slightly high

Fail 2 Oct 2015 137,450 miles

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

Idle speed slightly high

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,085 miles

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

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

Oil leak

heat sheild insecure

heat sheild near sttering rack insecure

rearsuspension bushes perished

Fail 1 Sep 2014 135,085 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

heat sheild insecure

rearsuspension bushes perished

Fail 29 Jul 2013 132,460 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust heat sheilds starting to come loose

offside front wing corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 132,460 miles

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

exhaust heat sheilds starting to come loose

offside front wing corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2012 128,996 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside front wing

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2012 128,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to offside front wing

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 123,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 112,548 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 96,118 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 79,386 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,170 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,423 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,423 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 43,549 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 SVA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SVA, 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 SVA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 April 2002.

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