2020 Ford Focus ST 2.3L Petrol · BT20 UES

The Ford Focus ST presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 March 2026 at 30,967 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across four consecutive annual examinations. Annual mileage has remained low for a six-year-old performance hatchback. The record shows 14,438 miles at the 21 March 2023 test, rising to 20,281 by 15 March 2024, 26,079 by 14 March 2025, and 30,967 by 12 March 2026. That equates to roughly 5,160 miles per year with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. Four straight passes with zero advisories indicate the previous keeper kept the car lightly used and serviced to a standard that avoided even minor consumable flags such as tyre wear or wiper degradation. A clean MOT history does not waive the need for physical inspection. Low mileage combined with probable standing periods can allow brake calipers to seize, suspension bushes to crack from inactivity, and underbody corrosion to begin unseen. The buyer should confirm brake disc condition, check for binding calipers, and inspect subframe and sills for structural rust. Given the ST trim and modest use, verify the clutch, turbo, and cooling system under load rather than relying on the emission pass alone. The absence of recorded faults suggests careful ownership, but a pre-purchase mechanical check remains prudent.