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B14 ELC

2005 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

104,630 mi
Last recorded104,630 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 ELC
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 104,630 miles

Vehicle displaying corrosion on front and rear suspension components,front and rear suspension subframes. Acceptable when tested.

Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,238 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 104,238 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 103,840 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 103,766 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

center exhaust rubber

general suspension bush wear at rear

Pass 8 Mar 2022 103,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 102,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,017 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 101,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 99,652 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 96,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to the inner faces of both front brake discs with a slight grab when the foot brake is applied

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

some damage to the n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,798 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both rear antiroll bar links

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to the inner faces of both front brake discs with a slight grab when the foot brake is applied

some damage to the n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 29 Mar 2016 91,358 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cut in side wall

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 82,198 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,635 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,701 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,709 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to carseat fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 27 Jan 2009 27,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,430 miles

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

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

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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B14 ELC is a 2005 Ford Focus in Blue 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 B14 ELC, 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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B14 ELC is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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