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BU52 NUE

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,863 mi
Last recorded112,863 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NUE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 112,863 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 112,693 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 112,382 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,079 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 112,040 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front subframe corroaded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,887 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS and OF front by hoses, slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2018 108,285 miles

advise engine water leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 107,311 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,412 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 95,499 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 95,499 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 90,712 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 81,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 81,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 72,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 63,008 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

n/s/front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2008 63,008 miles

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

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

n/s/front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,036 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 27,086 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 NUE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NUE, 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 NUE registered?

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

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