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BU02 SYV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,160 mi
Last recorded123,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2024 123,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,659 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 122,659 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 114,559 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear suspension corroded

tank strap corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2022 114,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 111,774 miles

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.

Fail 31 Dec 2020 111,774 miles

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.

Pass 14 Dec 2019 110,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 110,301 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,579 miles

brake fluid level low

clutch slipping

corrosion both rear inner wheel arches

damage to nsf road wheel

oil leak

roll bar bushes perished

Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,781 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nsr tyre worn

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Fail 6 Dec 2016 101,781 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 94,800 miles

nsr tyre worn

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 18 Nov 2015 94,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,341 miles

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)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 90,341 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,110 miles

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)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,110 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 74,903 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,903 miles

all 4 coil springs are corroded

front tyres worn close to legal limmit

handbrake travel high

noise from engine area

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,638 miles

brake fluid level low

drive shaft oil seal leaking

front brake pads worn

handbrake travel high

rear number plate water ingrest

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,685 miles

driveshaft oil seal leaking

rear number plate worn

Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,685 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 53,448 miles

Brake fluid level low

Rear number plate water ingrest

Child seat fitted to nsr and seat belt is unfastened dangerous

Pass 18 Jun 2008 48,462 miles

Nsr tyre perished

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Jun 2008 48,462 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,498 miles

child seat fitted osr

front tyres getting low

nsr tyre punctured

Pass 19 May 2006 84,468 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 31,322 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 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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