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BU52 UKP

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,153 mi
Last recorded176,153 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UKP
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 176,153 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2018 175,608 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2017 164,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Outer sill rusty

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

Fail 10 May 2017 164,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer sill rusty

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 154,508 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 148,952 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 148,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Drivers window inop,

Fuel filler pipes are corroded,

Offside front anti roll bar link gaiter detaching,

Passenger window stuck down,

Rear brake pipes are corroding,

Screw in offside front tyre,

Slight leak from exhaust manifold area,

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing,

Tailgate dampers are weak,

Wipers split,

Pass 23 Jan 2014 142,848 miles

drivers door difficult to open from the outside

Fail 21 Jan 2014 142,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

drivers door difficult to open from the outside

Pass 24 Jan 2013 135,307 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 135,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jan 2012
Fail 24 Dec 2010 122,780 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 122,780 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,073 miles

horn works intermitantly

Pass 15 Nov 2008 106,701 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 106,707 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 100,740 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,816 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 95,815 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 83,924 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 UKP is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UKP, 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 UKP is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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