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BU52 UUL

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UUL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,500 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2015 93,111 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 93,111 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil low

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 73,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 63,824 miles

clutch biting point very high (near to slipping!)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

clutch biting point very high (near to slipping!)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,238 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,279 miles

front tyres close to wear limit

rear tryre close to wear limit especially om inner edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs and pads look visually low

rear reg. plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Aug 2007 35,517 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,939 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 UUL is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 UUL, 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 UUL registered?

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

Is BU52 UUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UUL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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