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BU52 EVN

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,439 mi
Last recorded163,439 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EVN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 163,439 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 157,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2013 150,668 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Jan 2013 150,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front fexible exhaust pipe corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Middle box exhaust pipe corrded

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Rear box exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 148,236 miles

n/s/f wearing inner and outer edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2011 138,622 miles

Nearside front brake hose support bracket broken

Fail 24 Jan 2011 138,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake hose support bracket broken

Pass 28 Jan 2010 125,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 125,517 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 111,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

coolant level low

horn tone weak.

Fail 29 Jan 2009 111,477 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

horn tone weak.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 96,448 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,583 miles

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

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 EVN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU52 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

BU52 EVN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is BU52 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EVN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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