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BU52 HFM

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,685 mi
Last recorded146,685 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,685 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 144,935 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 136,585 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 125,003 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 113,027 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 96,364 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,096 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,096 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 63,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 44,168 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 HFM is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HFM, 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 HFM registered?

BU52 HFM is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is BU52 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 HFM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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