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BU52 SOA

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,525 mi
Last recorded59,525 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2014 59,525 miles

front number plate damaged

all coil springs corroding

all tyres cracking

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,501 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

all coil springs corroding

all tyres cracking

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

front number plate damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,583 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres cut in tread

Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,401 miles

front wiper does not park in its resting position when switched off; it rests in its parking position by repeatedy switching it on and off.

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,759 miles

Wiper does not return to it's resting position when switched off, it needs to be switched onand off to bring it to it's resting position

Fail 14 Apr 2010 45,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,528 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 43,632 miles

both rear tyres damaged.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 38,655 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,448 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 33,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,544 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 SOA is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 SOA, 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 SOA registered?

BU52 SOA is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 SOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SOA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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