CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU05 FVM

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

144,651 mi
Last recorded144,651 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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

RegistrationBU05 FVM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2005
ColourSilver
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

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,651 miles

Both Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mounts Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front And Rear Body Slightly Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front & Offside Front Wings Corroded At The Bottom But With Tape Covering - No Shape Edges & Does Not Affect Structural Integrity

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 144,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Both Rear Shock Absorber Upper Mounts Slightly Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front And Rear Body Slightly Corroded

Front And Rear Suspension Components Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front & Offside Front Wings Corroded At The Bottom But With Tape Covering - No Shape Edges & Does Not Affect Structural Integrity

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,102 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & rear underbody & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front & Offside Front Wings Corroded At The Bottom But With Tape Covering - No Shape Edges & Does Not Affect Structural Integrity

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 135,360 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is on legal limit/worn on edges and started to crack. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre started to crack.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Reversing light not working.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various oil leak between engine and gearbox but not excessive.

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall shows cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 131,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall shows cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 129,022 miles

Both Front Outer Sills Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 126,112 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 124,264 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 123,142 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 120,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,180 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 115,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 112,041 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2014 104,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 94,076 miles

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

corrision on front springs

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r seat has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Pass 9 Aug 2011 69,616 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 10 Aug 2010 56,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 45,155 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 32,229 miles

Nearside 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
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

BU05 FVM is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BU05 FVM, 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 BU05 FVM?

You can check the full history of BU05 FVM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU05 FVM registered?

BU05 FVM is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is BU05 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 FVM shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU05 FVM 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 BU05 FVM. 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.