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BU52 HFK

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,370 mi
Last recorded61,370 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 HFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 61,370 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 60,328 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 60,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,182 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 57,803 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 57,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 55,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 54,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 52,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 50,075 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,428 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 44,841 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,107 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,513 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 37,016 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,192 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s and n/s rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,187 miles

offside headlight mount loose

Pass 16 Oct 2009 25,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,198 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,902 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,495 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 12,654 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 HFK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 HFK, 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 HFK registered?

BU52 HFK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is BU52 HFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 HFK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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