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BU02 SYR

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,365 mi
Last recorded102,365 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 102,365 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 102,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 94,646 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 89,362 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 83,900 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 77,705 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 72,224 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 65,287 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 56,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,985 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

brake pipes starting to corrode front to back

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 24 Apr 2015 38,551 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 28 Apr 2014 33,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,218 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 28,182 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 28,149 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,149 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 28,020 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 28,020 miles

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

all tyres cracked side walls

Pass 15 Jul 2008 27,983 miles

all 4 tyres start to crack

Pass 15 Jun 2007 27,908 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 27,908 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres walls start to crack

Pass 16 May 2006 27,691 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 SYR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

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

Is BU02 SYR safe to buy?

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