CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF54 BWG

2005 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

78,618 mi
Last recorded78,618 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Focus74,404 mi

Below or 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

RegistrationCF54 BWG
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 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 78,618 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate cracked through bolt holes, but secure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion in and around rear suspension

Fail 16 Oct 2025 78,618 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate cracked through bolt holes, but secure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear surface corrosion in and around rear suspension

Pass 24 Oct 2024 78,092 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off cracked through bolt fixings (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 75,161 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 72,587 miles

Nearside Rear end of exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 70,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 67,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 64,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,620 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 61,620 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,068 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 52,687 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 46,719 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 40,852 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 36,993 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,145 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 27,033 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,985 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 17,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 12,368 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
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

CF54 BWG is a 2005 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CF54 BWG, 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 CF54 BWG?

You can check the full history of CF54 BWG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF54 BWG registered?

CF54 BWG is a 2005 Ford Focus, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is CF54 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF54 BWG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF54 BWG 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 CF54 BWG. 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.