2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · DE54 AJE
2020 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 29,311 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE54 AJE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/11/2025
- 29,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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DE54 AJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Focus (DE54 AJE) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
DE54 AJE Mileage History
- 17/04/202316,287 mi
- 02/04/202421,653 mi+5,366 mi
- 14/11/202424,453 mi+2,800 mi
- 12/11/202529,311 mi+4,858 mi
Average of roughly 5,062 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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