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BU52 SJO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SJO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,001 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 113,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 111,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017
Fail 10 Feb 2017

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2016

corrosion to front brake discs.

horn poor.

Fail 8 Feb 2016

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

corrosion to front brake discs.

horn poor.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 104,509 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 101,201 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 96,551 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 9 Feb 2013 96,551 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 91,910 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front discs scored slightly

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 5 Feb 2010 88,635 miles

Both front lower ball joint gaiters split

Fail 29 Jan 2010 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both front lower ball joint gaiters split

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,632 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

minimal reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 28 Jan 2009 75,632 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres worn on inner edges

cooling fan permanently on

minimal reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,244 miles

two child seats fitted to rear: unable to test seat belts

offside front anti-roll bar drop link worn

Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,244 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside front anti-roll bar drop link worn

two child seats fitted to rear: unable to test seat belts

Pass 13 Oct 2006 47,262 miles

unable to test rear seat belt as child seats fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2006 47,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

unable to test rear seat belt as child seats fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2005 32,248 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 32,248 miles

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

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 SJO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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