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BU02 SYS

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,097 mi
Last recorded142,097 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 142,097 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 129,196 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,721 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 120,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 117,981 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 117,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,138 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 111,578 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,403 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 107,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 103,889 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2015 103,889 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 99,769 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 99,746 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 95,399 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,045 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 84,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 79,831 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,379 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 51,561 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,404 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 SYS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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