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BU52 VEO

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,223 mi
Last recorded81,223 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 VEO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 81,223 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing corodded at lower corner(bolted panel)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper trailing arm bushes debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner wheel arches and nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine breather pipe collasped

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear washer jet blocked

reverse lamp not working

stone chip in swept area of windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear flexi hose pipes pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bushes tearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner wishbone rubber bushes perished

corossion in both rear inner wheel arches(wheel arch liners fitted)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

reverse lamp inop(1st used before 01/09/09)

Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,660 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deterioating

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear washer not working

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slightly split (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi split,exhaust system deterioating

reverse lamp not working/unit full of water

Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated weakened at shock mount (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Rear washer not working

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear slightly split (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust flexi split,exhaust system deterioating

reverse lamp not working/unit full of water

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose weak but not bulging under brake pressure advise replacment (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust sysytem deterioating

reverse lamp not working

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front exhaust section slightly deterioated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 61,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust system slightly deterioated

rear washer not working

reverse lamp not working

Fail 20 Mar 2013 61,355 miles

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

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

rear washer not working

reverse lamp not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

nearside rear tyre cracked/perishing,advise replacment sought

reverse lamp not working

Fail 26 Mar 2012 55,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

nearside rear tyre cracked/perishing,advise replacment sought

reverse lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,526 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

noise from belt area

windscreen wipers do not park

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,004 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,553 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 32,553 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,058 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 24,896 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,284 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 VEO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VEO, 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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BU52 VEO is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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