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BU52 HMF

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

21,224 mi
Last recorded21,224 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2014 21,224 miles

Front exhaust has leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi-pipe

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2014 21,224 miles

Front exhaust has leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi-pipe

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust system still adequately supported

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 12,093 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls

Pass 29 Sep 2011 3,989 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 3,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 59,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,936 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 54,295 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

heat shield above exhaust insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,582 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,582 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,456 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,180 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,382 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 HMF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc 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 HMF, 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 HMF registered?

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

Is BU52 HMF safe to buy?

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