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BG56 TCU

2006 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,131 mi
Last recorded98,131 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus75,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 TCU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,131 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2020 95,404 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,623 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 10 Dec 2018 94,609 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 80,966 miles

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

front brake discs lipping

offside front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2015 77,157 miles

Front brake discs lipping

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 77,157 miles

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipping

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front, slightly (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 72,862 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 7 Dec 2013 68,543 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 8 Dec 2012 63,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 57,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,624 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 37,077 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 37,077 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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BG56 TCU is a 2006 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 75,121 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 BG56 TCU, 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 20 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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BG56 TCU is a 2006 Ford Focus, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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