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BU52 TWP

2002 Ford Focus

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,304 mi
Last recorded104,304 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TWP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 104,304 miles

Front Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 104,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,029 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,974 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 94,974 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 89,811 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 89,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear sill's (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 83,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,069 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 54,839 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 48,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,655 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 35,790 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,411 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 22,108 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 TWP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TWP, 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 TWP registered?

BU52 TWP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is BU52 TWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 TWP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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