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BU52 SZP

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,413 mi
Last recorded102,413 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 SZP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 87,134 miles

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

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

both front brake disc slightly worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 87,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 142,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 129,566 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 110,201 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 110,201 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 81,972 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 58,183 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 SZP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

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

Is BU52 SZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 SZP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 SZP have outstanding finance?

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