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BU02 SWN

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,501 mi
Last recorded159,501 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SWN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 159,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 151,531 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 148,400 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 146,178 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,906 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,982 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 130,545 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 124,813 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,460 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 109,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 99,992 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 99,370 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2008 85,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 85,610 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 72,112 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 72,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 57,326 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 SWN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SWN, 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 SWN registered?

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

Is BU02 SWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SWN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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