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BU52 SVZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,559 mi
Last recorded136,559 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 136,559 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 129,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust hanger missing but adiquitley supported

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,862 miles

Exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,862 miles

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

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

Exhaust hanger corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 104,300 miles

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

n/s/f inner tyre edge worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 104,296 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f inner tyre edge worn

Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,445 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 79,525 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,834 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear no plate distorted

Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear no plate distorted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 58,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 47,546 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 36,956 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 23,171 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 SVZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SVZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU52 SVZ registered?

BU52 SVZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is BU52 SVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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