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BU02 ZPY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,747 mi
Last recorded62,747 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZPY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 62,747 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,103 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 54,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 46,124 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

n/s/r tyre perished on outer wall...

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,134 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 39,134 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,962 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 20,063 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 ZPY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

BU02 ZPY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is BU02 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ZPY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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