MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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
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
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
both front tyres and nearside rear tyre very badly worn on inner tread
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
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear wiper blades slightly worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
OSR tread distorted
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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
front brakes just within balance limits
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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