CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG05 MMV

2005 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,468 mi
Last recorded94,468 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 MMV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,468 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 94,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported just after exhaust flexi (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 87,004 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside front mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside wing mirror glass broken not affecting rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal ()

bonnet catch damaged unable to open bonnet

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,000 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure offside rear tyre side wall torn - dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside front mirror cover missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view nearside wing mirror glass broken not affecting rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak oil leak from gearbox driveshaft seal ()

bonnet catch damaged unable to open bonnet

Pass 19 Feb 2016 84,780 miles

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front mirror backing missing

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

bonnet lock damaged so no access under bonnet area to check components

Fail 19 Feb 2016 84,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front mirror backing missing

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

bonnet lock damaged so no access under bonnet area to check components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 79,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 76,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres may have been run flat

Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,368 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2012 58,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,468 miles

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

o/s front tyre pressure low

Fail 7 Dec 2010 46,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre pressure low

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,736 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 22,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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
Full Ford Focus reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG05 MMV is a 2005 Ford Focus in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG05 MMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG05 MMV?

You can check the full history of BG05 MMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG05 MMV registered?

BG05 MMV is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is BG05 MMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 MMV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG05 MMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG05 MMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.