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BU52 TFY

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

220,549 mi
Last recorded220,549 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 220,549 miles

both front brake pipes

both front to rear brake pipes

both rear brake pipes

front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2017 211,705 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 203,621 miles

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

all tyres cracked and perished.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 195,746 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 183,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 167,002 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 146,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust front pipe flexi poor condition.

offside and nearside front and rear tyres worn on inner edge, front tyres worn close to limits.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 124,653 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 104,528 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 83,069 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 69,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,571 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,861 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 25,334 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 TFY is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

BU52 TFY is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BU52 TFY safe to buy?

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