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BU52 FYD

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,484 mi
Last recorded113,484 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,484 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 113,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 107,076 miles

air bag light on

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,754 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 103,707 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,258 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 100,258 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2009 87,694 miles

front n/s headlamp slight ingress of water

Pass 10 Oct 2008 69,345 miles

nearside headlamp ingress of water

Fail 10 Oct 2008 69,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside headlamp ingress of water

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 32,191 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake travel

nearside rear tyre wall deteriorating

sticker and tax holder advert in wiper sweep

Pass 18 Oct 2005 15,665 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 FYD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

BU52 FYD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 October 2002.

Is BU52 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FYD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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