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BU52 UOO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2016 172,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 system not adequately supported cat hangers snapped (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link snapped (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing drop link snapped (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre pipe in clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm bush (2.4.F.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2015 165,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes slightly uneven application

Fail 14 Dec 2015 165,159 miles

Front front brake application uneven n/s/f lower effort (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brakes slightly uneven application

Pass 11 Dec 2014 15,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 158,304 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 151,775 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 141,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner egde and uneven

Pass 12 Dec 2012 141,627 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner egde and uneven

Pass 8 Dec 2011 123,674 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,830 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 110,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,509 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 90,509 miles

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front left tyere worn to 3 MM

top up steering oil levell

Pass 11 Oct 2008 71,574 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 71,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,818 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 63,818 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,022 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 54,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 45,374 miles

O S F TYRE 2MM ON BOTH EDGES

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 UOO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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