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BU52 NUY

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,138 mi
Last recorded73,138 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 NUY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 73,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 73,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing /shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 69,582 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,141 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2020 68,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2019 65,029 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box has corrision.

Fail 4 Jul 2019 65,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box has corrision.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 61,945 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck holder corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 61,945 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Nearside passenger seat and centre passenger seat (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank filler neck holder corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 58,295 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,526 miles

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Fail 20 Sep 2016 55,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Sep 2015 52,321 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 52,321 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 48,951 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 46,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 46,145 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,456 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 36,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,182 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,282 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 NUY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

BU52 NUY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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