2020 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · CH10 ALK
2020 Ford Focus (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 May 2020. Recorded mileage 75,316 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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CH10 ALK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2026
- 75,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CH10 ALK 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 (CH10 ALK) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 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.
CH10 ALK Mileage History
- 17/05/202339,030 mi
- 18/07/202456,757 mi+17,727 mi
- 25/06/202570,504 mi+13,747 mi
- 12/06/202675,316 mi+4,812 mi
Average of roughly 11,812 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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