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BU52 YKS

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,218 mi
Last recorded90,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 YKS
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front drop link worn

Pass 11 Jun 2015 90,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in grease

nearside front drop link worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,836 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2013 71,659 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 71,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,868 miles

brake fluid low

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise from nearside front suspension

Fail 1 Jun 2012 60,868 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid low

noise from nearside front suspension

Fail 27 May 2011 51,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2011 51,854 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,894 miles

Offside wing mirror temporary repair

Rear number plate water contaminated

coolant header tank empty

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Nov 2010 50,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside wing mirror temporary repair

Rear number plate water contaminated

coolant header tank empty

wipers smeary

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,334 miles

o.s door mirror held secure with tape

Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,516 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 41,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 34,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 28,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 28,920 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 22,480 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 22,464 miles

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

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

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

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 YKS is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

BU52 YKS is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 18 September 2002.

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