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BU52 URE

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,975 mi
Last recorded85,975 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,975 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 85,975 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,733 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 77,931 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 74,202 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 65,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 65,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 60,106 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,782 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)

tracking is severely out. adjustment is needed

Fail 25 Aug 2007 56,774 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 49,230 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 38,548 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 URE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

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

Is BU52 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 URE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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