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BU02 SZF

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,246 mi
Last recorded117,246 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 117,246 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 May 2016 111,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 108,472 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded (mainly at rear)

nearside front steel brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre becoming worn

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2014 105,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 102,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear heatshield adrift

high level brake lamp not working

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Fail 13 May 2013 102,636 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust rear heatshield adrift

high level brake lamp not working

n/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 11 May 2012 95,208 miles

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

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

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

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

crack nearside/lower windscreen(not impairing view)

high level brakelamp not working

Fail 11 May 2012 95,208 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

crack nearside/lower windscreen(not impairing view)

high level brakelamp not working

n/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly worn inner edge

Fail 9 May 2011 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 90,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 82,063 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2010 82,027 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,818 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 62,901 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 53,688 miles

very little resevre travel left on hand brake

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,825 miles

both front and nearside rear tyres approaching limit.front tyres 2- 3mm , rear 3.5mm

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight perishing to both rear tyre inner side walls

slight travel on handbrake

vehicle underbody wet at time of test

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 SZF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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