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BU52 XRW

2002 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,116 mi
Last recorded160,116 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XRW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 160,116 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe in front of fuel tank

Fail 28 Jan 2015 160,037 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe in front of fuel tank

Pass 29 Jan 2014 142,779 miles

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper blade rubber

Fail 27 Jan 2014 142,738 miles

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

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 6 Feb 2013 127,200 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 111,051 miles

crack on o/s door glass

front brake discs inner walls rusting

rear wiper not working and wiper blade split

strong advice rear exhaust box rubber mount split and hanging

Fail 1 Feb 2012 111,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

crack on o/s door glass

front brake discs inner walls rusting

rear wiper not working and wiper blade split

strong advice rear exhaust box rubber mount split and hanging

Pass 3 Feb 2011 94,222 miles

damage on n/s/f door

front brake discs inner walls wearing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,899 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill of plate

heat cover over rear exhaust box lose

Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,272 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,108 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,107 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 36,725 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 25,664 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 22,159 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XRW is a 2002 Ford Focus in Black 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 XRW, 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 XRW registered?

BU52 XRW is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 15 November 2002.

Is BU52 XRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 XRW 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.

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