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AX05 LFF

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

78,081 mi
Last recorded78,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LFF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 78,081 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 75,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 72,594 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 69,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 69,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,302 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 66,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 62,456 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 62,456 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 59,471 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,499 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 53,547 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,452 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 47,543 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 47,543 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 44,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,796 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,540 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 38,540 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 31,496 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 27,045 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 21,669 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 15,589 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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AX05 LFF is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 74,404 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 AX05 LFF, 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 21 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AX05 LFF registered?

AX05 LFF is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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