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BU52 FTK

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,879 mi
Last recorded79,879 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FTK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2012 79,879 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 70,750 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2011 70,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs pitted

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 24 Jun 2010 62,203 miles

drivers mirror damage

handbrake high

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

osf tyre soft eng running ? h/brake travel att soon nsr flex slight twist

Pass 10 Nov 2008 42,663 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Oil leak

pas fluid low h/brake att. soon travel

Pass 7 Nov 2007 31,673 miles

evidence of exhaust join leaks.

near side front wiper blade rubber split and n ot fully clearing the front screen.

off and near side front brake discs show wear and are lipped.

power assisted steering fluid level is fairly low at the resovouir.

power assisted steering pump shows oil/fluid contamination.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 21,252 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 21,197 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

front brake discs show wear/lip.

near side rear tyre is perished with splits at the tread.

off side front tyre is perished with splits at the tread, is worn uneven and is bald at the edge.

off side rear tyre is perished with splits at the tread.

parking brake lever travel.

Pass 7 Nov 2005 10,100 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 FTK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FTK, 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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BU52 FTK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 29 October 2002.

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