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BU52 UKB

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,598 mi
Last recorded117,598 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 117,598 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 117,598 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,564 miles

Exhaust mount slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2016 112,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Wearing on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust mount slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2015 104,315 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,927 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 95,914 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,704 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 81,704 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 63,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 56,352 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 50,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 42,335 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 42,335 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,716 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 24,025 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 UKB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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