MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/r outer sill corroded.
uel tank securing straps corroded
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/r outer sill corroded.
uel tank securing straps corroded
nail in n/s/r tyre
rear suspension corroded
tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
nail in n/s/r tyre
rear suspension corroded
tank strap corroded
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear suspension components corroded.
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear suspension components corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake fluid level low
clutch slipping
corrosion both rear inner wheel arches
damage to nsf road wheel
oil leak
roll bar bushes perished
brake fluid level low
nail in nsr tyre
nsf tyre worn smooth on inner edge
nsr tyre worn
oil leak
osf tyre worn smooth on inner edge
rear roll bar bush's heavily perished
both front tyres worn on inner edge
nsr tyre worn
nsr wheel bearing noisey
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake performance not tested due to fluid level being below minimum could cause damage to myself or the vehicle (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
nsr tyre worn
nsr wheel bearing noisey
nsr tyre worn
rear wiper blade worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
nsr tyre worn
rear wiper blade worn
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
all 4 coil springs are corroded
front tyres worn close to legal limmit
handbrake travel high
noise from engine area
all 4 coil springs are corroded
front tyres worn close to legal limmit
handbrake travel high
noise from engine area
brake fluid level low
drive shaft oil seal leaking
front brake pads worn
handbrake travel high
rear number plate water ingrest
driveshaft oil seal leaking
rear number plate worn
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Reverse light inop
driveshaft oil seal leaking
rear number plate worn
Brake fluid level low
Rear number plate water ingrest
Child seat fitted to nsr and seat belt is unfastened dangerous
Nsr tyre perished
Rear wiper blade split
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nsr tyre perished
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear wiper blade split
child seat fitted osr
front tyres getting low
nsr tyre punctured
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU02 SYV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 SYV, 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 SYV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 April 2002.
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