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BU52 FXR

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,684 mi
Last recorded77,684 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 FXR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,684 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 77,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed +worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 71,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 65,495 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,583 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,583 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2012 49,930 miles

chip in screen

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,252 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 45,252 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2010 39,807 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 35,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 31,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,717 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 18,289 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 FXR is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXR, 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 BU52 FXR registered?

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

Is BU52 FXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 FXR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU52 FXR have outstanding finance?

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