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KB05 LXM

2005 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Blue Registered in Northampton, Luton and Northampton · 21 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2005 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 6 (74% pass rate). It has 149,556 miles on the clock, averaging 7,489 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 TDCi engine is known for dpf (diesel particulate filter) clogging and egr valve blocking/sticking.

MOT & Mileage History for KB05 LXM

MOT Status
Due date passed
149,556
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2008
74%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 6 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
7,489

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading149,556 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year7,489
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for KB05 LXM 27k58k88k119k150k '08'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage149,556 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage149,555 miles
Since last MOT+6,305 miles
PASS
Mileage143,250 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage143,250 miles
Since last MOT+4,097 miles
PASS
Mileage139,153 miles
Since last MOT+3,507 miles
PASS
Mileage135,646 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,646 miles
Since last MOT+2,874 miles
PASS
Mileage132,772 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage132,772 miles
Since last MOT+11,258 miles
PASS
Mileage121,514 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,514 miles
Since last MOT+10,428 miles
PASS
Mileage111,086 miles
Since last MOT+7,579 miles
PASS
Mileage103,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,392 miles
PASS
Mileage95,115 miles
Since last MOT+8,173 miles
PASS
Mileage86,942 miles
Since last MOT+8,254 miles
PASS
Mileage78,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,463 miles
PASS
Mileage70,225 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,225 miles
Since last MOT+9,142 miles
PASS
Mileage61,083 miles
Since last MOT+8,972 miles
PASS
Mileage52,111 miles
Since last MOT+7,929 miles
PASS
Mileage44,182 miles
Since last MOT+8,799 miles
PASS
Mileage35,383 miles
Since last MOT+8,332 miles
PASS
Mileage27,051 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) clogging

EGR valve blocking/sticking

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB05 LXM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2005
First registered
Area codeKB — Northampton, Luton and Northampton
Age identifier05 — March 2005 to August 2005

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About KB05 LXM

What car is KB05 LXM?

KB05 LXM is a blue Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Northampton in 2005.

What is the mileage of KB05 LXM?

The last recorded mileage for KB05 LXM was 149,556 miles, recorded on 29 Oct 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has KB05 LXM passed its MOT?

KB05 LXM has had 23 MOT tests with a 74% pass rate (17 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 29 Oct 2024.

Is KB05 LXM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, KB05 LXM is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is KB05 LXM?

KB05 LXM is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.