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BG56 TGV

2006 Ford Focus C-max

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,915 mi
Last recorded124,915 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Ford Focus C-max70,386 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 TGV
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2023 124,915 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise under body corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,762 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 120,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co levels too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 120,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 114,070 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 107,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flex breaking up

o/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 12 Nov 2020 107,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust flex breaking up

o/s/f inner wheel arch

Pass 8 May 2019 91,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 84,501 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 84,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front bumper insecure

under car heat shields loose

Pass 29 Mar 2017 80,882 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 80,880 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong directional fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings n/s & o/s steering rack end excessive play (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 76,091 miles

Adjust headlamp int and retest

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 76,091 miles

Adjust headlamp int and retest

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 63,396 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2015 63,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2013 52,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,735 miles

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

OSR wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2011 35,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Spare wheel not checked due to a full boot

Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Spare wheel not checked due to a full boot

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,842 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 24,842 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 17,053 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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BG56 TGV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2006 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 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 C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG56 TGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG56 TGV is a 2006 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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