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BU52 XWO

2002 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,693 mi
Last recorded148,693 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Ford Focus78,545 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2016 148,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust clamp damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2014 144,656 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust clamp damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 140,381 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2013 140,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 135,905 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 135,905 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 131,554 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 131,554 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 126,603 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 126,602 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 120,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2009 120,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2008 116,620 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 116,620 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 110,995 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 110,964 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 102,765 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 102,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 80,141 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 XWO is a 2002 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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