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BU52 FTP

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

114,520 mi
Last recorded114,520 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FTP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 114,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 103,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,579 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,727 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 65,287 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 52,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 39,611 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 26,967 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 16,766 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 15,150 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 FTP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

BU52 FTP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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