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BU52 URO

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,680 mi
Last recorded128,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 128,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 128,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 96,210 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 92,603 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 82,612 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 82,610 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 coil spring very rusty/corroded please keep checked

oil leak from gearbox end plate cover

Fail 15 Jul 2013 74,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all 4 coil spring very rusty/corroded please keep checked

engine management light on

oil leak from gearbox end plate cover

Pass 13 Jul 2012 66,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

s r s air bag light on note air bag may not work if reqd

Fail 13 Jul 2012 66,403 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

engine management light on

s r s air bag light on note air bag may not work if reqd

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,701 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

engine management light on.

front brake discs worn.

no engine oil.

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,440 miles

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 1 May 2009 41,221 miles

rear number plate becoming marked. air bag light on

Pass 23 Jan 2008 37,125 miles

ENGINE OIL REQ 1 PT SYNTHETIC OIL TO REACH MAX ON DIPSTICK

Fail 23 Jan 2008 37,125 miles

ENGINE OIL REQ 1 PT SYNTHETIC OIL TO REACH MAX ON DIPSTICK

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 30,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 25,563 miles

Engine oil req 1.5 pts 5w30 oil to reach max on dip stick

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

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 URO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 URO, 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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What year was BU52 URO registered?

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

Is BU52 URO safe to buy?

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