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BU02 SYY

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

156,456 mi
Last recorded156,456 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 SYY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2013 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 156,456 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 132,597 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 110,073 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 110,057 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 90,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel long

nearside rear flexable brake hose very slightly twisted seems close to a component

very slight play in offside front inner wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2010 90,002 miles

handbrake travel long

nearside rear flexable brake hose very slightly twisted seems close to a component

very slight play in offside front inner wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2009 74,246 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,246 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,569 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 65,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 62,043 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,841 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 50,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 SYY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 SYY, 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 SYY registered?

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

Is BU02 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 SYY shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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