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BU52 UJF

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 116,174 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 114,034 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 112,004 miles

Rear Suspension unit corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2023 112,000 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension unit corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,786 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,000 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,177 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 90,190 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,513 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 71,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner side edge tyre worn

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 71,830 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner side edge tyre worn

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,491 miles

Offside Front tyre inner side worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,776 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,351 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,348 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

frt discs corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,292 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 38,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,301 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 28,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,013 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,969 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,195 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 UJF is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UJF, 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 UJF registered?

BU52 UJF is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is BU52 UJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UJF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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