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BU52 FVE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,173 mi
Last recorded75,173 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,173 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,596 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 74,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 71,716 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 68,876 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 68,873 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 62,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2014 59,588 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,389 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 52,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 52,712 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,615 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 48,615 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,881 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 39,698 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 39,698 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 35,342 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 35,342 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,111 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,781 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 FVE 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 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

BU52 FVE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FVE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 FVE have outstanding finance?

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