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BU52 TWC

2002 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

150,497 mi
Last recorded150,497 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 150,497 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2015 150,497 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2013 148,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 148,421 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,503 miles

all brake discs worn and scored

engine oil level low

Fail 6 Nov 2012 131,502 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs worn and scored

engine oil level low

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,200 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 114,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,273 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 98,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 95,321 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s/f brake hose mounting broken off shock absorber,but not rubbing

Fail 10 Sep 2008 95,310 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f brake hose mounting broken off shock absorber,but not rubbing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 91,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,325 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 TWC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TWC, 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 TWC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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