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BU52 NPN

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,501 mi
Last recorded192,501 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NPN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 192,501 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 192,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 180,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 180,602 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 170,140 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,403 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 152,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 135,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,787 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,287 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 94,540 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,841 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,568 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 84,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 74,149 miles

air bag light on

long handbrake travel

Fail 9 Feb 2010 74,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

air bag light on

long handbrake travel

Pass 1 May 2008 56,312 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2007 45,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 45,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 45,976 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 39,054 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 NPN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NPN, 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 NPN registered?

BU52 NPN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 NPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 NPN shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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