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BU52 FWY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FWY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 78,520 miles

Coolant leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 74,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,412 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,092 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,991 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 47,991 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 40,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 29,956 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 25,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,735 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,215 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 FWY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

BU52 FWY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 October 2002.

Is BU52 FWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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