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BU02 SXP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,612 mi
Last recorded102,612 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 102,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing from inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 97,607 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear middle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 97,607 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear middle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 95,331 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 91,273 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 91,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 83,015 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 77,888 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 77,888 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,980 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,812 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 64,690 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 64,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2008 59,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 59,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2007 54,206 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 48,203 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 SXP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SXP, 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 SXP registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU02 SXP shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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