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BU52 TUW

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS SPLIT.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BRAKE AND CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS SPLIT.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015

fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 12 Oct 2015

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipe corroded.

Fail 23 Sep 2014 83,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 78,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 72,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 65,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 56,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,039 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 44,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,666 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 TUW 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 75%.

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 TUW, 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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What year was BU52 TUW registered?

BU52 TUW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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