CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV05 VCO

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,211 mi
Last recorded113,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 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

RegistrationBV05 VCO
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 29 Jul 2026 113,211 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,946 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,093 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 101,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 97,258 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 89,964 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 86,775 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 83,474 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 79,716 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 76,985 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2014 76,985 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,984 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 65,089 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 59,960 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 53,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal feels spongy recommend further investigation

Fail 20 May 2010 53,717 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre close to legal limit recommend replace

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pedal feels spongy recommend further investigation

offside rear tyre close to legal limit, cut in tread recommend replace

Pass 16 May 2009 41,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 33,499 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 33,499 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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
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

BV05 VCO 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 BV05 VCO, 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 BV05 VCO?

You can check the full history of BV05 VCO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV05 VCO registered?

BV05 VCO is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BV05 VCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV05 VCO 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 BV05 VCO 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 BV05 VCO. 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.