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BU52 NWF

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

123,308 mi
Last recorded123,308 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 123,308 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 123,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,236 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 117,235 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 105,901 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 92,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 81,479 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 81,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 72,879 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 72,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,368 miles

engine manegment light on both rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,083 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 48,083 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 30,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 13,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,722 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 8,835 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 Apr 2007 44,866 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,414 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 NWF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NWF, 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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BU52 NWF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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