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BU52 XUB

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,138 mi
Last recorded108,138 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 108,138 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine management light on

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2015 98,593 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread

both rear boot struts worn

both rear springs corroded

mil lamp on dash

Pass 1 Jul 2014 87,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all coil springs corroded

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

offside front slightly noisey bearing possible wheel bearing or bearing on driveshaft

Pass 2 Jul 2013 76,607 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine management light on

offside front slightly noisey bearing possible wheel bearing or bearing on driveshaft

Pass 5 Jul 2012 66,688 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing seatbelt inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,678 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 4 Jul 2011 54,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 40,746 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,529 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,666 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 27,816 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 27,816 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 XUB is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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