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BU52 EUJ

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,791 mi
Last recorded134,791 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EUJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 134,791 miles

near side rear tyre 2mm very low inner edge

power steering pump noisy

Pass 28 Feb 2017 124,600 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 124,588 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 109,687 miles

nsr wheel bearing noiseyosf ball joint pinch bolt either shorter or not tight, no free play

Fail 27 Aug 2014 99,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 99,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 88,985 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 85,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2013 85,609 miles

nsf tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 81,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 78,094 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 68,925 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,145 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2008 58,795 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,014 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 54,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 47,293 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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BU52 EUJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BU52 EUJ, 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 BU52 EUJ registered?

BU52 EUJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BU52 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EUJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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