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BU02 SVK

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,096 mi
Last recorded115,096 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2018 115,096 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted damaged on nearside (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system main at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,658 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

slight low effort offside handbrake

Fail 12 Oct 2017 102,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front both support brackets corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

slight low effort offside handbrake

Pass 11 Oct 2016 98,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear bumper damaged & cracked on nearside corner

Fail 11 Oct 2016 98,395 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bumper damaged & cracked on nearside corner

Pass 7 Sep 2015 91,588 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,588 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage n/s/r bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,887 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2014 82,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 75,849 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,223 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 63,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 57,342 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 53,634 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 51,134 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 48,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,973 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 SVK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU02 SVK registered?

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

Is BU02 SVK safe to buy?

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