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BU52 TFK

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,593 mi
Last recorded113,593 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TFK
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 113,593 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 113,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 104,748 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2014 97,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,027 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 90,555 miles

accident damage to nearside outer sill and door

Fail 4 Jan 2014 90,555 miles

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

accident damage to nearside outer sill and door

Pass 12 Jan 2013 82,864 miles

advise o/s/r tyre inside wall cut under 25mm and not to cords just

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2013 82,802 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise o/s/r tyre inside wall cut under 25mm and not to cords just

n/s/r tyre walls cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,204 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 50,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 42,204 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 39,050 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 35,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 35,527 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,914 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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 TFK is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

BU52 TFK is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is BU52 TFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TFK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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