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BU52 YKW

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,669 mi
Last recorded82,669 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 82,669 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 82,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,903 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,956 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 64,159 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Engine management light staying on.

Nail in nearside rear tyre and 2mm.

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,676 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated-split

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2015 59,676 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre sidewalls deteriorated-split

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 May 2014 55,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp indicates a fault

Pass 16 Apr 2013 52,201 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 16 Apr 2013 52,201 miles

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

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

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

eml on

Fail 9 Jan 2012 48,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant low

Pass 9 Jan 2012 48,190 miles

coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2010 44,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,101 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 22 Oct 2009 40,101 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,381 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,645 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 28,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 21,716 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 YKW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YKW, 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 YKW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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