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BU02 SVZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SVZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 80,736 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2024 75,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 75,962 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 72,883 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 72,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 70,518 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 70,518 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour lens damaged (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 66,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,138 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,472 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 60,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 56,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 54,743 miles

lip on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2015 52,887 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,685 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,918 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc slight worn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 47,542 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc slight worn

o/side and n/side front tyres slight worn on inside

o/side and n/side rear tyres slight worn on inside

Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,728 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,360 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,762 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,509 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 SVZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SVZ, 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 SVZ registered?

BU02 SVZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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