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BU02 ZHF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,058 mi
Last recorded93,058 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,058 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 93,058 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,382 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 84,382 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 78,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Main bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 76,697 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2014 76,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 72,247 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 65,349 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,316 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 61,316 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front disc corroded

slight damage front of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2010 58,104 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 58,102 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 55,087 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 55,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,119 miles

ADVISE O/S FRONT WHEEL RIM INNER DAMAGED / N/S REA STOP LIGHT FAULT

Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,040 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 47,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 42,574 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 ZHF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHF, 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 ZHF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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