2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AE05 MJE
2020 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 27,483 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE05 MJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2026
- 27,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE05 MJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Focus (AE05 MJE) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
AE05 MJE Mileage History
- 03/11/20236,874 mi
- 30/10/202412,472 mi+5,598 mi
- 06/11/202412,514 mi+42 mi
- 17/10/202519,488 mi+6,974 mi
- 14/10/202627,483 mi+7,995 mi
Average of roughly 6,996 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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