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BU52 FUT

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,609 mi
Last recorded115,609 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FUT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 115,609 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,016 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,959 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,994 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber damaged

engine managment light on

slight damage to brake pedal rubber

Fail 31 Dec 2013 96,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber damaged

engine managment light on

slight damage to brake pedal rubber

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,719 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 89,145 miles

Oil leak

break pedal antislip grip worn thin

Fail 28 Dec 2012 89,142 miles

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

Oil leak

break pedal antislip grip worn thin

Pass 14 Sep 2011 82,797 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,752 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,192 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,658 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,585 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 FUT is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

BU52 FUT is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is BU52 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FUT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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