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BU52 TDO

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,526 mi
Last recorded120,526 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 120,526 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - shocker top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 120,526 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm -rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 6 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - shocker top mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - trailing arm mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 118,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes in body clips (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms, coil springs and anti roll bar corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - in body clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 114,413 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear - in body clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both - quite bad on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 111,729 miles

Exhaust - hanger brackets heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 106,795 miles

Exhaust hanger brackets heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split - leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,264 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 96,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,886 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 86,565 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 79,666 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 71,983 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2014 71,983 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 64,752 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 60,349 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,519 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,673 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,142 miles

both door mirrors taped

front spoiler insecure

rear bumper damaged

small cut in outer wall nearside rear tyre [not exposing cords]

Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,550 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 32,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,836 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 23,836 miles

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 TDO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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