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BU52 TFN

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,350 mi
Last recorded94,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TFN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 94,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2022 94,349 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch behind liner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 85,408 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides close to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 17 Jul 2020 79,251 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches behind liners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2020 79,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches behind liners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear registration plate is deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2019 71,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some damge to n/s/fwheel and o/s/r wheel (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,632 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,632 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 40,751 miles

rear tailgate struts weak.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 40,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tailgate struts weak.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,286 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,292 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 37,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 37,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 35,284 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 35,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 31,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,525 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,800 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 TFN is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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