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BU02 SXE

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,051 mi
Last recorded110,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 110,051 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,246 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 93,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 85,411 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 79,247 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 71,577 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,777 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 53,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,304 miles

noise steering

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 SXE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SXE, 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

How do I check the history of BU02 SXE?

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What year was BU02 SXE registered?

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

Is BU02 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SXE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU02 SXE have outstanding finance?

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