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BU52 UHF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 129,385 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 127,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside and outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 124,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 122,703 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 118,530 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 114,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 109,707 miles

advise front exhaust deteriated

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,706 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 97,152 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 87,253 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,472 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on limit recomend replace

Pass 15 Sep 2008 66,762 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 59,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 53,309 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 49,042 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 48,700 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 UHF 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 93.8%.

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 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 UHF, 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 UHF registered?

BU52 UHF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is BU52 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UHF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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