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BU52 SKF

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SKF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both NSR and OSR sill area corroded

Rear Signs of corrosion on rear suspension area

n/s/f/ tyre outer wall perished

Fail 18 Feb 2019 116,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Both NSR and OSR sill area corroded

Rear Signs of corrosion on rear suspension area

n/s/f/ tyre outer wall perished

Pass 7 Nov 2017 110,492 miles

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

Rear Both NSR and OSR sill area corroded

Rear Handbrake has very little reserve travel but RBT results ok

Rear Rear service brake effort just met and will need attention

Rear Signs of corrosion on rear suspension area

Pass 18 Oct 2016 108,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 108,121 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front wiper blades torn

Pass 20 Oct 2015 106,289 miles

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

steering rack heat shield broken/insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,167 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 102,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre approx' 3mm remaining

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 91,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhuast centre box heat sheid insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,930 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 76,781 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 76,781 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,596 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 70,594 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,123 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 48,028 miles

handbrake travel.

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 SKF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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