# HT52DVF — FORD FOCUS MOT History & Vehicle Check

HT52DVF is a Blue FORD FOCUS, Petrol (1596cc), first registered 2003-01-29. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for HT52DVF — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | HT52DVF |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | FOCUS |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1596cc |
| First registered | 2003-01-29 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Valid
- MOT expiry date: 2026-08-02 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 32
- Passes: 21
- Fails: 11
- Pass rate: 65.63%
- Total defects recorded: 172

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-29 16:34:13 | PASSED | 173,290 MI | 2026-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2025-07-23 19:02:59 | FAILED | 173,283 MI | — |
| 2024-08-01 14:43:17 | PASSED | 169,887 MI | 2025-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2024-07-31 16:10:25 | FAILED | 169,881 MI | — |
| 2023-08-02 10:16:00 | PASSED | 164,797 MI | 2024-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-08-03 15:01:12 | PASSED | 161,880 MI | 2023-08-02 00:00:00 |
| 2022-07-28 10:34:05 | FAILED | 161,874 MI | — |
| 2021-07-28 11:36:45 | PASSED | 157,285 MI | 2022-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2021-07-23 08:17:00 | FAILED | 157,252 MI | — |
| 2020-07-29 10:11:44 | PASSED | 153,410 MI | 2021-07-28 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-29 14:09:28 | PASSED | 148,847 MI | 2021-01-31 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-26 12:31:39 | FAILED | 148,847 MI | — |
| 2018-08-01 10:26:55 | PASSED | 144,376 MI | 2019-07-31 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-25 10:17:45 | FAILED | 144,375 MI | — |
| 2017-07-14 16:06:52 | PASSED | 139,694 MI | 2018-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2017-07-13 09:44:12 | FAILED | 139,694 MI | — |
| 2016-07-15 12:46:34 | PASSED | 133,792 MI | 2017-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2016-07-14 15:32:00 | FAILED | 133,792 MI | — |
| 2015-07-18 09:07:53 | PASSED | 119,736 MI | 2016-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-04 16:45:23 | PASSED | 105,506 MI | 2015-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2014-07-04 09:20:39 | FAILED | 105,506 MI | — |
| 2013-07-05 09:52:11 | PASSED | 93,723 MI | 2014-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-25 11:38:00 | PASSED | 82,035 MI | 2013-07-24 00:00:00 |
| 2012-07-24 12:29:28 | FAILED | 82,035 MI | — |
| 2011-09-22 09:28:54 | PASSED | 72,439 MI | 2012-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2010-09-22 10:21:39 | PASSED | 62,581 MI | 2011-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-15 09:47:50 | PASSED | 48,342 MI | 2010-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2009-09-15 09:47:50 | FAILED | 48,342 MI | — |
| 2008-09-18 13:01:47 | PASSED | 35,528 MI | 2009-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2007-09-20 12:53:46 | PASSED | 28,642 MI | 2008-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2006-09-28 13:35:14 | PASSED | 23,425 MI | 2007-09-27 00:00:00 |
| 2006-01-10 10:13:34 | PASSED | 17,975 MI | 2007-01-29 00:00:00 |

### Defects and advisories

**2025-07-29 16:34:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre exhaust heat shield lose
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside front tyre has screw in tread
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 screws in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Engine management light inoperative

**2025-07-23 19:02:59 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Centre exhaust heat shield lose
- ADVISORY: Unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to washers insufficient fluid
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside front tyre has screw in tread
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Engine management light inoperative
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 screws in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- MAJOR: Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

**2024-08-01 14:43:17 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear of underside corroded
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Front exhaust heat shield insecure
- ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

**2024-07-31 16:10:25 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Rear of underside corroded
- ADVISORY: Offside wiper blade slightly smearing screen
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion nearside front inner sill
- ADVISORY: Front exhaust heat shield insecure
- ADVISORY: Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Hole caused by corrosion offside front inner sill
- MAJOR: Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MAJOR: Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

**2023-08-02 10:16:00 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

**2022-08-03 15:01:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: central heat shield insecure
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2022-07-28 10:34:05 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and worn close too wear bars
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: central heat shield insecure
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

**2021-07-28 11:36:45 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: center exhaust heat shield loose
- ADVISORY: both front inner and outer sills rusty
- ADVISORY: air leak at mainfold
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

**2021-07-23 08:17:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: air leak at mainfold
- ADVISORY: center exhaust heat shield loose
- ADVISORY: both front inner and outer sills rusty
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

**2020-07-29 10:11:44 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: centre exhaust clamp rusty
- ADVISORY: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- ADVISORY: rear subframe corroded
- ADVISORY: Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

**2019-07-29 14:09:28 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: corrosion on under sills
- ADVISORY: corrosion on components on under side of vehicle
- ADVISORY: all springs are corroded

**2019-07-26 12:31:39 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: all springs are corroded
- ADVISORY: corrosion on under sills
- ADVISORY: corrosion on components on under side of vehicle
- MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MAJOR: Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

**2018-08-01 10:26:55 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: corrosion on under side of vehicle
- ADVISORY: rear springs are corroded
- ADVISORY: offside front tyre is wearing on edges
- ADVISORY: nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- ADVISORY: corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

**2018-07-25 10:17:45 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: rear springs are corroded
- ADVISORY: offside front tyre is wearing on edges
- ADVISORY: nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- ADVISORY: corrosion on under side of vehicle
- ADVISORY: corrosion on some components on under side of vehicle
- MAJOR: Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MAJOR: Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MAJOR: Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

**2017-07-14 16:06:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
- ADVISORY: Body has slight corrosion general corrosion (6.1.B.2)

**2017-07-13 09:44:12 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- ADVISORY: Body has slight corrosion general corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- FAIL: Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2016-07-15 12:46:34 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield insecure
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

**2016-07-14 15:32:00 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Exhaust heat shield insecure
- ADVISORY: Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FAIL: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

**2014-07-04 09:20:39 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Emissions not tested (7.0)
- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2013-07-05 09:52:11 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- ADVISORY: Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- USER ENTERED: rear wiper blade deteriorated

**2012-07-24 12:29:28 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

**2011-09-22 09:28:54 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

**2009-09-15 09:47:50 (FAILED)**

- PRS: Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

**2006-09-28 13:35:14 (PASSED)**

- USER ENTERED: cut in nearside front tyre sidewall
- USER ENTERED: both rear tyres worn low 3mm of tread left
- USER ENTERED: small stone chip in windscreen

## Full vehicle report

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.