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BU52 XTV

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

118,260 mi
Last recorded118,260 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XTV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod at steering rack side slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

center exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 116,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tie rod at steering rack side slight play

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

center exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2019 116,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 116,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,398 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2018 113,396 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 109,529 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 109,529 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2016 104,385 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,173 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,173 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2014 90,729 miles

engine has oil leak

n/s/r cracking on side wall

Fail 15 Apr 2014 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

engine has oil leak

n/s/r cracking on side wall

Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine hass slight misfire

Pass 17 Jul 2012 85,260 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 80,319 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 80,201 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

cut to offside inner tyre side wall but not to cords

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre slitly out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,960 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 62,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 55,490 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 55,422 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 45,972 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2006 37,104 miles

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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 XTV is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 December 2002.

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