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BU52 SUH

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,790 mi
Last recorded195,790 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SUH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2014 195,790 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 195,790 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 187,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 187,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 168,527 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 145,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

n/s mirror cover loose

n/s/r tyre soft

Pass 10 Oct 2009 113,582 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 90,648 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 69,046 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 SUH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

BU52 SUH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is BU52 SUH safe to buy?

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