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BU52 SVS

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

48,471 mi
Last recorded48,471 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 48,471 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 48,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 45,238 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,238 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,591 miles

Engin management light noticed.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 43,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engin management light noticed.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 40,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 37,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 37,123 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 32,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 32,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 29,396 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 23,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2008 23,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 May 2007 15,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2007 15,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,813 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 SVS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

BU52 SVS is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BU52 SVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SVS shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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