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AX52 BWC

2003 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

181,042 mi
Last recorded181,042 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BWC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 181,042 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 173,631 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 173,475 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 159,347 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 158,667 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 148,418 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 148,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 135,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,217 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 96,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 May 2017 90,140 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 87,707 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2016 87,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2015 72,146 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014
Pass 30 Mar 2013 44,660 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,127 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 28,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 28,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 26,424 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 22,491 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 19,223 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,307 miles

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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AX52 BWC is a 2003 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AX52 BWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX52 BWC registered?

AX52 BWC is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is AX52 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 BWC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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