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BU52 FWF

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FWF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 122,431 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 117,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml light on

Fail 24 Aug 2016 117,079 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort low reading (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,458 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear most wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted unable to carry out seatbelt check

Offside Front headlamp damaged but still secure

Fail 10 Aug 2015 109,258 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Aug 2014 97,469 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Aug 2014 97,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 93,160 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 93,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 88,328 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 88,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 84,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 84,025 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 77,036 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Oct 2008 65,278 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 65,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,489 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,489 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2006 44,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play on n/s track rod ball joint

rattle on front exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2005 33,679 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 FWF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

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

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