2005 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · LB55 AXU
2005 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 198,734 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,734 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB55 AXU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2021
- 198,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB55 AXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Ford Focus (LB55 AXU) between November 2008 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
LB55 AXU Mileage History
- 21/11/200847,754 mi
- 17/07/200951,513 mi+3,759 mi
- 18/06/201067,916 mi+16,403 mi
- 18/06/201067,925 mi+9 mi
- 12/07/201193,309 mi+25,384 mi
- 09/07/2012120,621 mi+27,312 mi
- 05/08/2013143,559 mi+22,938 mi
- 05/08/2013143,559 mi
- 22/08/2014150,403 mi+6,844 mi
- 22/08/2014150,403 mi
- 06/08/2015156,037 mi+5,634 mi
- 06/08/2015156,037 mi
- 22/08/2016161,807 mi+5,770 mi
- 31/07/2017165,807 mi+4,000 mi
- 31/07/2017165,807 mi
- 14/08/2018170,901 mi+5,094 mi
- 21/08/2019177,823 mi+6,922 mi
- 21/08/2019177,824 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/2020189,182 mi+11,358 mi
- 03/08/2020189,182 mi
- 19/08/2021198,734 mi+9,552 mi
- 19/08/2021198,734 mi
Average of roughly 11,849 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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