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BU02 SYT

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,754 mi
Last recorded76,754 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2015 76,754 miles

windscreen cracked zone b

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

Fail 31 May 2014 70,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

brake fluid level low

front flex of exhaust weak

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre getting low + cracks in tread

Pass 31 May 2014 70,237 miles

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

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)

brake fluid level low

front flex of exhaust weak

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre getting low + cracks in tread

Pass 8 May 2013 66,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 61,848 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 57,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 52,543 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,986 miles

Drivers door mirror cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 39,642 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 33,035 miles

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

o/s door mirror lens cracked

Fail 2 May 2007 33,035 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

o/s door mirror lens cracked

Pass 6 May 2006 29,000 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 SYT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

Is BU02 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SYT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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