2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · DY70 AAJ

The Ford Focus shows roadworthy status per the latest DVSA examination on 4 December 2025 at 123,789 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the four-year history, with three passes and a single anomalous fail on the same day at 123,785 miles that listed no faults. That earlier 4 December 2025 failure suggests a procedural quirk rather than mechanical defect. Tests in October 2024 and August 2023 also cleared with zero advisories, confirming no escalating wear pattern. Recorded mileage of 123,789 on a 2020 plate equates to about 20,632 miles per year, a high figure for its age. The first MOT entry on 2 August 2023 shows 108,726 miles, implying roughly 36,000 miles annually before that date. From August 2023 to 25 October 2024 the car added 10,252 miles, then only 4,811 miles to the December 2025 test. This tapering indicates the vehicle shifted from heavy long-distance use to lighter running in recent months. Buyers must still scrutinise components prone to high-mileage degradation despite the clean record. A technician should press-test suspension bushes, inspect coil springs for fractures, and measure brake disc thickness and run-out. Structural integrity checks on sills, subframes, and mountings for corrosion remain essential. The tester logged no emissions concerns, but a cold-start smoke test on the unit would confirm real-world condition. The absence of advisories implies previous owners kept the car to test standard, yet the early mileage accumulation points to fleet or commuting duty rather than occasional private use. The unexplained same-day fail warrants obtaining the full test documentation before purchase. Physical verification of service history alongside these MOT entries will clarify true care levels.