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BU52 UVH

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,109 mi
Last recorded154,109 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 UVH
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 154,109 miles

rust and corrosion in various places

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2019 143,676 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2018 131,107 miles

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2017 117,202 miles

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 106,770 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 145,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear and offside front valve stems perished

Fail 26 Feb 2015 145,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant bottle empty

nearside front and offside front wiper blades split at ends

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear and offside front valve stems perished

Pass 21 Feb 2014 140,407 miles

Oil leak

engine sump damaged

front screen scratched

plastic engine cover loose

Fail 20 Feb 2014 140,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

coolant level below minimum

effectiveness of nearside and offside winscreen wipers not obtained due to no washers

engine sump damaged

front screen scratched

plastic engine cover loose

Pass 4 Mar 2013 131,941 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 131,899 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2012 127,345 miles

Oil leak

suspect engine noise

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,351 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2010 103,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,983 miles

three steel wheels and one alloy fitted sizes ok

Pass 12 Jun 2008 88,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 81,424 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 63,229 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 43,829 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 UVH is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

BU52 UVH is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 December 2002.

Is BU52 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 UVH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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