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BU52 FVJ

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,813 mi
Last recorded65,813 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FVJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 65,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 63,162 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 63,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,438 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 60,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 52,656 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 44,358 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 44,358 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 38,215 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,256 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,249 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 34,999 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 33,567 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 32,765 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 30,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,033 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 27,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 27,096 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 FVJ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FVJ, 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

How do I check the history of BU52 FVJ?

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What year was BU52 FVJ registered?

BU52 FVJ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is BU52 FVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FVJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 FVJ have outstanding finance?

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