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AG52 BAV

2003 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,832 mi
Last recorded135,832 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG52 BAV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 135,832 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2024 133,112 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 133,108 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Leak from center exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected Rear hub fixing bolts one is loose and one is missing of the four fitted (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 129,318 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 125,678 miles

195/60/R16/898V. F 5mm. R 6mm.

Pass 13 Oct 2021 122,003 miles

195/60/R16/88V.

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All generally worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 122,003 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire Hanging off. (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

195/60/R16/88V.

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All generally worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 119,719 miles

195/60/R15/88V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top stop inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 119,719 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Brackets broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

195/60/R15/88V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 5mm.

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top stop inop. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,276 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel touching liner on full lock

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel touching liner on full lock

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 112,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 112,939 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/60r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,016 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 107,016 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,644 miles

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

Centre Rear Slight corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 93,325 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 93,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 86,128 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2013 78,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2012 71,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2011 63,432 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 47,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 47,383 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,845 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,075 miles

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

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

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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AG52 BAV is a 2003 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 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 AG52 BAV, 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 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AG52 BAV is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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