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BU52 SKO

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,900 mi
Last recorded101,900 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,900 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre on limit

vehicle muddy some areas

Pass 3 Oct 2017 94,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

water leak

Pass 6 Oct 2016 89,717 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 61,991 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 57,565 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 53,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 41,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,323 miles

front brake disc's worn

front brake pad's getting low

parking brake lever high, near limit need's ajustment

Fail 3 Apr 2010 41,316 miles

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

front brake disc's worn

front brake pad's getting low

parking brake lever high, near limit need's ajustment

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,457 miles

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

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

coil springs do not appear to be located correctly

Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,457 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil springs do not appear to be located correctly

Pass 26 Sep 2007 27,039 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,387 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 SKO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 SKO registered?

BU52 SKO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is BU52 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SKO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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