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BU52 TPO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 162,894 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 158,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 158,552 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 156,178 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 153,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,395 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,661 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 92,562 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 90,334 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,334 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 85,672 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 76,624 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 72,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 72,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 49,092 miles

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

yres low tread

Pass 2 Oct 2007 49,092 miles

yres low tread

Pass 7 Oct 2006 36,138 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 TPO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

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

Is BU52 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TPO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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