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BU02 SXH

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

104,303 mi
Last recorded104,303 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,303 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under side corroison all under areas

Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,488 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,794 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 94,793 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened + subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 90,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 88,863 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

several brake pipes grease covered

Pass 21 Apr 2016 86,752 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 86,751 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by the operation of brake lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working whilst position lamps in operation (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,132 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,132 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2013 78,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 73,242 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,973 miles

n/s front tyre worn off on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2009 67,154 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust front flexi loose but not blowing

exhaust rusty

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2008 61,334 miles

handbrake travel just to standard

Pass 2 Jul 2007 56,543 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 47,318 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 SXH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SXH, 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 SXH registered?

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

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