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BU02 ZZB

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,251 mi
Last recorded96,251 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 ZZB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 96,251 miles

both rear wheel arches coroded

Fail 9 Aug 2016 96,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear wheel arches coroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,996 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 89,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 84,468 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 78,869 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,964 miles

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

o/s outer sill showing corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2012 71,964 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

o/s outer sill showing corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,176 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 59,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,884 miles

rear no plate worn but still readable

Pass 31 Jan 2008 45,049 miles

rear no plate diteriated but still readable

Pass 6 Feb 2007 36,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 29,989 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 ZZB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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