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AX05 LMY

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,317 mi
Last recorded86,317 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 LMY
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 86,317 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 77,631 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 77,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 70,945 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 70,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 65,212 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive under a/c pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion.

Fail 22 Feb 2020 65,196 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive under a/c pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle has general surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,484 miles

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

Nearside front tyre starting to show signs of cracking.

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

Offside front tyre starting to show signs of cracking.

Fail 23 Aug 2017 46,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre starting to show signs of cracking.

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

Offside front tyre starting to show signs of cracking.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Aug 2016 41,246 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS wiring bracket missing (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Feb 2015 32,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Mar 2014 23,081 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 3 Mar 2014 23,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Aug 2012 10,817 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 10,156 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 9,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 5,980 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 LMY is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX05 LMY, 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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AX05 LMY is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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