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BU52 SNY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,208 mi
Last recorded150,208 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SNY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 150,208 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 145,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged on spokes

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust hanger bracket corroded by catalytic convertor

Fail 11 Aug 2016 145,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged on spokes

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

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust hanger bracket corroded by catalytic convertor

Pass 27 Jul 2015 144,463 miles

front tyres worn on outside

Fail 27 Jul 2015 144,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on outside

Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,623 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 135,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,602 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 133,432 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 129,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 118,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,768 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 95,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,928 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,148 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 50,631 miles

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

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 SNY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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