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BU52 SLZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,213 mi
Last recorded108,213 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SLZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,213 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 May 2026 108,213 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2025 106,194 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024
Pass 11 Feb 2023
Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 94,719 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 88,406 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,461 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,306 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 76,306 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 70,216 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 70,216 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering inner tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering inner tie-rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 65,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,380 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,369 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in zone A smaller than 10mm

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,831 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 25 Jun 2013 54,821 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 47,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,858 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 36,016 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,350 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 32,350 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 29,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 29,356 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,172 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 21,402 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 SLZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SLZ, 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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What year was BU52 SLZ registered?

BU52 SLZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BU52 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SLZ shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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