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BU52 HDL

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,066 mi
Last recorded63,066 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HDL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 63,066 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 63,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 56,446 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 56,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 60,125 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 60,125 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,735 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 50,735 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 45,415 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 45,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,651 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 40,651 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 37,657 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 33,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 30,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 30,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 26,942 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 26,942 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,291 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 20,042 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 15,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 12,118 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 HDL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HDL, 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 HDL?

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What year was BU52 HDL registered?

BU52 HDL is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BU52 HDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 HDL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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