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BU52 UOH

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UOH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 63,819 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 63,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,344 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 62,344 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 58,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slight rattle

rear washer leaks into car

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,086 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,083 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 35,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 24,131 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 UOH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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