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BU02 ZRG

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,707 mi
Last recorded116,707 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 116,707 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 6 May 2017 116,707 miles

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

Nearside 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 6 May 2016 112,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe braking up & deteriated (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2016 112,877 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexie pipe braking up & deteriated (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 106,004 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,664 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 102,664 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both front coil springs corroded

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front exhaust mounting corroded away from pipe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,019 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 100,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 90,412 miles

Exhaust flex section deteriorated.

Fail 5 Apr 2012 90,406 miles

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

Exhaust flex section deteriorated.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,504 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 81,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 72,513 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 72,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,347 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,330 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 38,626 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,940 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 26,825 miles

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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 ZRG is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZRG, 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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What year was BU02 ZRG registered?

BU02 ZRG is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BU02 ZRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ZRG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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