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BU52 TNF

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

53,805 mi
Last recorded53,805 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TNF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 53,805 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 47,794 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing quicker on inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low

Pass 6 May 2016 41,376 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 41,376 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 37,110 miles

both front drop link boots perishing

damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2014 31,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 29 Mar 2013 27,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and nail in tread.

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 22,301 miles

cooling fans run most the time

nearside rear trailing arm bent

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,250 miles

engine cooling fans run along time

nearside front tyre close to legal limit 1,6

nearside rear trailing arm slightly bent

offside front tyre worn on close to legal limit on 2.5mm

Pass 21 Aug 2009 18,256 miles

nearside rear trailing arm slightly distorted

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 27 Aug 2008 16,080 miles

nearside rear radius arm slightly distorted

Fail 21 Aug 2008 16,062 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear radius arm slightly distorted

Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,336 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs inner face corroded slight pitting

Pass 17 Aug 2006 12,589 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 TNF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TNF, 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 TNF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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