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BU52 NTE

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,035 mi
Last recorded75,035 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NTE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,989cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 75,035 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 75,035 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 69,418 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 67,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both sills corroded at rear

Pass 13 May 2016 64,615 miles

steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 9 May 2015 60,104 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2014 57,712 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2014 57,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 54,791 miles

offside rear tyre inner sidewall spliting cannot see cord

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,136 miles

front tyres worn on inside

fuel filler pipes starting to rust

fuel tank strap rusty

handbrake cables not fully returning

some underbody rust

sump rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 42,027 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 35,288 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 27,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,526 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 NTE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NTE, 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 NTE registered?

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

Is BU52 NTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 NTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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