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BU02 SXF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 139,657 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,352 miles

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

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

knocking from o/s/f strut top mounting

o/s driveshaft support bearing noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2012 120,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

knocking from o/s/f strut top mounting

o/s driveshaft support bearing noisy

Fail 21 Apr 2011 109,584 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 109,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 101,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 90,429 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,583 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 77,583 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 67,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 67,203 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 57,871 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 57,871 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 SXF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXF, 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 SXF registered?

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

Is BU02 SXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SXF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU02 SXF have outstanding finance?

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