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BU52 TKC

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TKC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,428 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,862 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 105,043 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 105,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,098 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,238 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 67,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 54,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,382 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 37,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 31,661 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 TKC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

BU52 TKC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 October 2002.

Is BU52 TKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TKC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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