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AX54 LWR

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,727 mi
Last recorded79,727 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LWR
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 79,727 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 78,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 77,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 76,818 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 75,372 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 74,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 74,814 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 74,277 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,451 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 69,811 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 69,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,814 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 63,797 miles

both rear tyres cracking arround edges and inner tread wearing unevenly

Fail 15 Nov 2014 63,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front & rear exhaust hangers corroded

n/s front tyre perishing & craking up on inner & outer edges

n/s rear tyre cracking & perishing in tread & edges

o/s front tyre cracking & perishing in tread & edges

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,052 miles

Both front tyres outer surfaces perishing.

Both rear tyres outer edges & outer tyre walls perishing.

front discs slightly worn.

Fail 16 Nov 2013 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres outer surfaces perishing.

Both rear tyres outer edges & outer tyre walls perishing.

front discs slightly worn.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre outer edge perishing.

o/s rear tyre outer edge perishing.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 45,568 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,568 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 13 Nov 2010 39,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,804 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 25,605 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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AX54 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AX54 LWR, 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 AX54 LWR registered?

AX54 LWR is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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