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BU02 SZE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,990 mi
Last recorded170,990 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 170,990 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hangers broken near CAT - original one piece system (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported manifold / front pipe flexi section (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure fouling disc due to be worn very low - just above minimum limit ! (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

brake discs are lipped and corroded in inner faces

breather pipe behind inlet manifold is collapsed

engine very oily

Pass 10 Feb 2016 161,038 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,595 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2014 146,152 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 138,391 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 22 Mar 2013 138,391 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front 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 Mar 2012 128,067 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 118,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 102,082 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 85,844 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 73,593 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,593 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,887 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 53,209 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 51,724 miles

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

parking brake comes up rather high.

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 SZE 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 80%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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