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BU52 TJO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

25,401 mi
Last recorded25,401 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 25,401 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 22,548 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight corrosion to steering and suspenion components

Pass 6 Dec 2021 22,394 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 22,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 21,971 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 21,971 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Power steering component leaking switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 21,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 20,664 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 19,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 19,387 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 18,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 18,141 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 15,975 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 17 Dec 2010 14,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 13,647 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 12,638 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 11,413 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 9,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 7,170 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 TJO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 TJO, 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 TJO registered?

BU52 TJO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is BU52 TJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TJO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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