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BU52 EWY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,347 mi
Last recorded55,347 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 EWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 55,347 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inoprotive

Pass 3 Sep 2024 53,605 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,774 miles

Nearside Rear bumper insecure (unclipped)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 50,250 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 50,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 48,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 47,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 45,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 43,094 miles

both front tyres worn out on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2017 40,167 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,663 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,145 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 30,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,746 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,770 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,885 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,885 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 17,761 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 14,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,406 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 EWY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 EWY, 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 BU52 EWY registered?

BU52 EWY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 EWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 EWY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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