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BU02 SYP

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SYP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 100,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 98,812 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 98,799 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 96,628 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2023 96,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2022 95,345 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible rigid brake pipes are showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 89,975 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,975 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 86,847 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 84,274 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 80,177 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 74,444 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 74,444 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,381 miles

nearside front & offside front brake discs are corroded to inner faces.

Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,377 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside front & offside front brake discs are corroded to inner faces.

Pass 17 May 2013 62,590 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 17 May 2013 62,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 62,257 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

unable to carry out emission test front exhaust broken

Pass 13 Apr 2012 51,842 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 45,262 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 42,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 36,900 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 31,620 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 20 Apr 2006 27,892 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 SYP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

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

Is BU02 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SYP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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