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BU52 SGX

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

140,133 mi
Last recorded140,133 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in grease

Fail 21 Jun 2016 140,132 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported front flexy pipe broken (7.1.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes protected in grease

Pass 15 Jul 2015 131,962 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 131,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 128,543 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 1 Jul 2014 128,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all brake pipes greased

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 26 Jun 2013 118,421 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner tread

Fail 26 Jun 2013 118,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner tread

Pass 28 May 2012 100,147 miles

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

front and rear wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 13 May 2011 85,902 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2011 85,902 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 72,249 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 72,248 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

OSR tread distorted

Pass 12 May 2009 50,871 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 50,871 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,380 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 40,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 34,229 miles

front brakes just within balance limits

Pass 16 Jan 2006 26,852 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 SGX 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 57.9%.

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 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 SGX, 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 SGX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2002.

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