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BU52 XSD

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,220 mi
Last recorded148,220 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XSD
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 148,220 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlight loose but adequately supported

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 113,250 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 108,034 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers poor

corrosion hole in the nearside outer sill not within any mounting points

Fail 31 Aug 2018 108,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wipers poor

corrosion hole in the nearside outer sill not within any mounting points

Pass 1 Sep 2017 103,825 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 99,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,473 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,210 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,011 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 82,167 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,746 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN LOW & CRACKED

Fail 16 Aug 2010 70,904 miles

Bottom of rear coil springs corroded

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,904 miles

Bottom of rear coil springs corroded

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 64,940 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,246 miles

Heavy corrosion setting in,rear of nearside outer sill panel

Pass 22 Aug 2007 47,603 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 38,795 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 31,089 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 XSD is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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