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BU52 SVO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

25,824 mi
Last recorded25,824 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SVO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 25,824 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN, FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES,

Pass 24 Jan 2013 8,819 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 8,819 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,941 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,564 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 54,408 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 42,975 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,334 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,853 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2005 8,822 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 SVO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SVO, 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 SVO registered?

BU52 SVO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is BU52 SVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SVO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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