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BU52 XTE

2002 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,164 mi
Last recorded115,164 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 115,164 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 115,164 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 111,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

exhaust down pipe to flexi deteriorating

offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating, recommend replacement

offside rear tyre inner tread to shoulder wearing

Pass 4 Jun 2015 111,735 miles

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

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

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

exhaust down pipe to flexi deteriorating

offside front and nearside front wiper blades deteriorating, recommend replacement

offside rear tyre inner tread to shoulder wearing

Pass 31 May 2014 107,428 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 107,428 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 99,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 99,314 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 84,217 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 61,371 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,705 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,294 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,030 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 XTE is a 2002 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTE, 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 XTE registered?

BU52 XTE is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2002.

Is BU52 XTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU52 XTE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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