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2020 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BG20 BZX

BG20 BZX

2020 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 23,415 miles. MOT expired on 23 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2020 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Aug 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
Recorded Mileage
23,415 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Aug 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Sept 2026
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is in a roadworthy condition as of the most recent MOT test on 2025-08-18 at 23,415 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable, as all four tests since new have passed without advisories or failures, suggesting consistent care and no emerging mechanical issues. The mileage accumulation is very low—only 6,000 miles per year on average—consistent with light usage or extended periods of inactivity. Mileage grew steadily but slowly: from 7,530 to 12,616 in 2022–23, then to 17,117 in 2024, and finally to 23,415 in 2025. Each test interval covered roughly 5,000–6,000 miles, with no gaps longer than a year between tests, indicating regular annual certification without long-term neglect. Given the clean record and low mileage, there are no recurring faults to raise concern over wear items like brakes, suspension bushes, or tyres. However, as with any low-mileage, older vehicle, a buyer should inspect for dry rot on tyres, seized brake calipers or suspension joints from infrequent use, and any signs of corrosion around wheel arches or underbody areas where moisture may have pooled during storage. The battery, hoses, and seals may also benefit from a physical check, as rubber components can degrade over time regardless of mileage.
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BG20 BZX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
  • 23,415 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BG20 BZX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 23:25
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Focus (BG20 BZX) between August 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BG20 BZX Mileage History

  1. 25/08/20227,530 mi
  2. 17/08/202312,616 mi+5,086 mi
  3. 08/08/202417,117 mi+4,501 mi
  4. 18/08/202523,415 mi+6,298 mi

Average of roughly 5,329 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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