MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
n/s/f very dim side light also battry lose tray
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
n/s/f very dim side light also battry lose tray
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Focus?
Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU52 XWX is a 2002 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XWX, 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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What year was BU52 XWX registered?
BU52 XWX is a 2002 Ford Focus, first registered on 11 November 2002.
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