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BU52 TRX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,875 mi
Last recorded120,875 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 TRX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,875 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Aug 2018 120,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 112,429 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 112,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FUEL METAL FILLER PIPES CORRODED AND LEAKING NEEDS REPLACEMENT

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,644 miles

Front both tyres worn on outer edges.

Front plastic under trays obscuring some components.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 106,618 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 areas. (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front both tyres worn on outer edges.

Front plastic under trays obscuring some components.

fuel filler neck corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 99,552 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,498 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,498 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 87,365 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 87,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 79,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,695 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 65,400 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 65,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 57,249 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,104 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,104 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 41,705 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 41,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 34,851 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 TRX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

BU52 TRX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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