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BU52 UPX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,573 mi
Last recorded153,573 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UPX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 153,573 miles

Engine management light on.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked in corner of swept area but does not obstruct the drivers view.

Fail 23 Jan 2017 153,573 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked in corner of swept area but does not obstruct the drivers view.

Pass 4 Dec 2015 142,450 miles

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

Windscreen cracked in bottom corner

Pass 1 Dec 2014 133,752 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,573 miles

some uneven wear on o/s

windsceen cracked in n/s corner non in vision

Pass 11 Dec 2012 99,342 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 77,756 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 60,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 51,441 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,146 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 42,146 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2007 24,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 24,151 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 19 Aug 2006 19,475 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 UPX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

BU52 UPX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 September 2002.

Is BU52 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UPX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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