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BU52 SFK

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

62,138 mi
Last recorded62,138 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 62,138 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 59,587 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 59,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 51,933 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2020 51,933 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 46,926 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 46,926 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 44,375 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

power steering rack has a slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2017 42,378 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 40,728 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 37,274 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 35,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2013 35,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 34,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2010 32,136 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2009 28,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 28,853 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2008 22,009 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2008 22,009 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 17,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2006 15,216 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 SFK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

BU52 SFK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 September 2002.

Is BU52 SFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SFK shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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