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BU02 SYC

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,425 mi
Last recorded141,425 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 141,425 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 141,411 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

2 exhaust hangers corroded off

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 13 May 2016 136,684 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)

Fail 13 May 2016 136,684 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2015 130,117 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil filter corroed leaks oil

Pass 9 May 2014 123,507 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 123,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear 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)

at rear n/s hand slight out on brake perfomens

eng manegment light on

Pass 8 May 2013 114,779 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 114,779 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2012 108,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2011 100,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 100,402 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,760 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 88,760 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2009 76,643 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 62,758 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 62,642 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 51,571 miles

rear wiperblade split

Fail 14 May 2007 51,571 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear wiperblade split

Fail 3 May 2006 41,070 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2006 41,070 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 SYC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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

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