MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,226 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear outer sill corroding
Offside Front bumper damaged
both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces
front exhaust pipe mounting broken but still secure
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear outer sill corroding
Offside Front bumper damaged
both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces
front exhaust pipe mounting broken but still secure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear coil springs are corroding
chils seats fitted
front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear coil springs are corroding
chils seats fitted
front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner surface
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air con pump leaking
both rear coil springs corroding
breather pipe to air filter part missing
centre exhaust heat sheild insecure
front number plate damaged
rear gear box has movement in rubber bush
slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EMISSIONS NOT CHECKED DUE TO EXHAUST
air con pump leaking
both rear coil springs corroding
breather pipe to air filter part missing
centre exhaust heat sheild insecure
front number plate damaged
rear gear box has movement in rubber bush
slight corrosion front brake discs inner surfaces
Engine management warning light illuminated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
horn only working on one tone
odometer display not working
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Engine management warning light illuminated
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
horn only working on one tone
odometer display not working
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 TEY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 TEY, 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 TEY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2002.
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