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BU52 TWX

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

150,968 mi
Last recorded150,968 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 150,968 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 150,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high front (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 141,367 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 141,367 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 129,288 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 129,288 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 118,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 118,444 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 108,005 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspention components corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 106,514 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,216 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,214 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 95,036 miles

n/s/f fog lamp damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2007 88,612 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 88,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 82,903 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 62,938 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 TWX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TWX, 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 TWX registered?

BU52 TWX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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