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BU52 TTZ

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2015

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 85,175 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,801 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 70,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 70,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 65,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 59,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 59,549 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,408 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,603 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 TTZ is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTZ, 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 TTZ registered?

BU52 TTZ is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is BU52 TTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TTZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 TTZ have outstanding finance?

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