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BU52 XPB

2002 Ford Focus

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,574 mi
Last recorded82,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,574 miles

front & rear suspension including subframes and brake pipes rigid n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r + central are corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front & rear suspension including subframes and brake pipes rigid n/s/f + o/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r + central are corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,975 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 73,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 70,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 66,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,073 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,476 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,724 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 51,526 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,999 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,999 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,101 miles

front brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 3 Dec 2010 36,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2009 25,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 15,823 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 15,823 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,251 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 XPB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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

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