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BU52 SZK

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,332 mi
Last recorded114,332 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SZK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 114,332 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2019 114,319 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition front flexi joint broken (8.1.1 (a))

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2018 107,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre cracked

slight damage offside front inner tyre wall

Pass 5 Sep 2017 102,771 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front exhaust flexi joint cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2016 96,437 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 96,423 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,553 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 88,321 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 81,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,474 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre has slight deterioration/cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,445 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 49,458 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 49,458 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 53,748 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 53,748 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,477 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,157 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 28,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 22,380 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 22,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 SZK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

BU52 SZK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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