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BU02 ZTE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 98,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 91,219 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 87,437 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 83,650 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 83,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 75,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 75,373 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,496 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 70,485 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,079 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 63,602 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,011 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 52,009 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 47,482 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 41,868 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 35,543 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,119 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 ZTE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

BU02 ZTE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 July 2002.

Is BU02 ZTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU02 ZTE shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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