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BU52 WBD

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,059 mi
Last recorded116,059 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 116,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,359 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 90,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,034 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 61,901 miles

Offside rear tyre outer wall perishing.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,675 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 51,929 miles

High level stop not working.(Have been advised by customer lamp is not connected)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,929 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 46,066 miles

Both front tyres staring to wear low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,826 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,826 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 36,123 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,502 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 WBD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBD, 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 WBD registered?

BU52 WBD is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is BU52 WBD safe to buy?

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