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BU51 XNC

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,163 mi
Last recorded115,163 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XNC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 115,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 115,153 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front manifold/flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush come unbonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 107,555 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 103,798 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 103,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 97,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,160 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 82,271 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 79,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 67,787 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 67,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 54,830 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,001 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 36,410 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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BU51 XNC is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,388cc 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 BU51 XNC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU51 XNC registered?

BU51 XNC is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 February 2002.

Is BU51 XNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 XNC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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