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BU52 UML

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

37,158 mi
Last recorded37,158 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 37,158 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2024 36,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 36,693 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 36,439 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 36,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 35,954 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 35,723 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 35,709 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel corroded sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing panel corroded sharp edges. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s + n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s + n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,372 miles

Under body components and rear springs have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,990 miles

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

under body components corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,382 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

under body components corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,887 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 32,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 31,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,824 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 29,877 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 28,763 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 22,739 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,376 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 UML is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UML, 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 UML registered?

BU52 UML is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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The MOT history for BU52 UML shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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