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BU52 FUF

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FUF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 103,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 86,420 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,323 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 81,323 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,427 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 72,040 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 72,040 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,301 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 63,940 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,916 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 53,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,041 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 27,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 16,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 5,768 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 FUF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FUF, 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 FUF registered?

BU52 FUF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is BU52 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FUF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 FUF have outstanding finance?

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