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BU52 TEY

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

138,226 mi
Last recorded138,226 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 138,226 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,698 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front bumper damaged

both front brake discs corroding inner surfaces

front exhaust pipe mounting broken but still secure

Fail 17 Nov 2016 135,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 132,912 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2015 132,912 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,876 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,875 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 103,403 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 91,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 82,505 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 75,083 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 68,513 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 62,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 51,806 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 51,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 45,975 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 45,975 miles

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?

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 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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