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BU52 XTX

2002 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,487 mi
Last recorded102,487 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 XTX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 102,487 miles

Engine smokey

Handbrake travel high

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

Offside track rod end play - on limit

Fail 16 Jun 2016 102,487 miles

Engine smokey

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front lower ball joint dust cover poor condition

Offside track rod end play - on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear sub frame corroaded

rear suspension arms corroaded

Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,055 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear sub frame corroaded

rear suspension arms corroaded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,060 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/outer sill signs of corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2013 86,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust front pipe flexi joint broken but not insecure or blowing

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 72,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Aug 2010 65,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 65,222 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,420 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,252 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS WORN.

REAR NUMBER PLATE POOR CONDITION.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,388 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,541 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 XTX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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