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B12 DME

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,260 mi
Last recorded33,260 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 DME
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 33,260 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 33,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 30,884 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S/F & N/S/R & O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,034 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 27,034 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 22,316 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,722 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 13,313 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 13,298 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 13,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 12,565 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 11,005 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,983 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 8,893 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 7,745 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 6,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 4,998 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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B12 DME is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B12 DME, 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 B12 DME registered?

B12 DME is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for B12 DME shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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