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BU52 SYH

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,618 mi
Last recorded98,618 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,618 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 98,617 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,607 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,607 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 89,810 miles

n/s front tyre and o/s rear tyre close to legal minimum

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,218 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 79,591 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 68,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 62,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,905 miles

oil coated underside

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,895 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 29,624 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 SYH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

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

Is BU52 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SYH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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