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BU52 SPZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,598 mi
Last recorded83,598 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 83,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,766 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 82,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,542 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2018 79,030 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 79,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 77,211 miles

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded all heavily (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather pipe squashed

Fail 6 Feb 2017 77,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front and rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

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

coil spring corroded all heavily (2.4.C.1b)

engine breather pipe squashed

Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,037 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,809 miles

n/s outer body sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,195 miles

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

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

near side rear sill starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,204 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 66,179 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,177 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 58,776 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 53,058 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 29,503 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 SPZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SPZ, 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 SPZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 November 2002.

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