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BU52 HFN

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,157 mi
Last recorded82,157 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,157 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 82,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 75,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,606 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 97,831 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 97,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 82,697 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 82,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

O/S/R CHILD SEAT IS LOOS IN THE FITTINGS

Oil leak

air horns fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,770 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 53,752 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 42,937 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,715 miles

slight handbrake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,985 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 HFN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HFN, 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.

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What year was BU52 HFN registered?

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

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The MOT history for BU52 HFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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