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BU52 VEV

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

63,962 mi
Last recorded63,962 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 63,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 50,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 49,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 49,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 48,491 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 47,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 46,171 miles

slight cracking on o/s/r & n/s/f tyres.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,601 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 42,601 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,015 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing close to limit.

Offside Front tyre wearing close to limmit

Pass 5 Sep 2014 35,545 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,410 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 27,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,829 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,278 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper blades slight spliting

Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 14,205 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 13,680 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 12,878 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 VEV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VEV, 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 VEV registered?

BU52 VEV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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