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BU02 SVC

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,828 mi
Last recorded136,828 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 136,828 miles

Centre child seat

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 6 Dec 2015 136,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre child seat

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 2 Dec 2014 113,192 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 88,459 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 66,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,378 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 53,907 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,646 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,665 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,049 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 33,350 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 SVC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SVC, 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 SVC registered?

BU02 SVC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 17 April 2002.

Is BU02 SVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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