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AX54 LXM

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

50,457 mi
Last recorded50,457 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 50,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 50,013 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 49,971 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 49,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low discs becoming rusty/ worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 49,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low discs becoming rusty/ worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen drivers side (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 48,418 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills slightly corroeded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 47,630 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,649 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 46,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,531 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 42,691 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 40,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 39,006 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,873 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 34,615 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 32,253 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 32,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 30,024 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,230 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 24,566 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 24,424 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,059 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,099 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 LXM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

AX54 LXM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AX54 LXM safe to buy?

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