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BU52 SUX

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,699 mi
Last recorded102,699 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SUX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers poor

Fail 23 Feb 2018 102,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

wipers poor

Pass 9 Dec 2016 93,311 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,773 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 78,745 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,940 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 65,059 miles

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2013 65,058 miles

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slght play in rack ends

Pass 25 Jan 2011 50,847 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 45,491 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 36,308 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 30,769 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 30,769 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 25,518 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 SUX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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