2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · EO20 VOF
2020 Ford Focus (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 14,174 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO20 VOF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 14,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO20 VOF MOT History
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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Focus (EO20 VOF) between February 2023 and February 2026.
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.
EO20 VOF Mileage History
- 18/02/20238,322 mi
- 19/02/202410,540 mi+2,218 mi
- 08/02/202512,485 mi+1,945 mi
- 16/02/202614,174 mi+1,689 mi
Average of roughly 1,954 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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Our Verdict
This 2020 Ford Focus 1.5-litre petrol pr
Given the clean MOT record and low mileage, this Focus should be approached as a tidy used car, but a few practical checks are still worthwhile. Inspect the tyres carefully — the model-wide data identifies tyres as the most common MOT failure point for the Focus, so even a car with clean tests can have tyres nearing the legal 1.6mm tread limit. Check for a full service history; with only around 14,000 miles covered, services should be infrequent but still documented, particularly the cambelt if applicable to this engine variant. Negotiate on the basis of any cosmetic imperfections, minor paintwork blemishes on the grey bodywork, or wear to interior trim given the car is now six years old.
When test driving, pay particular attention to the clutch feel and any hesitation from the 1.5-litre petrol unit, as low annual mileage can sometimes mean short journeys that are hard on stop-start components. Confirm that all recall work has been completed — Ford issued several campaigns affecting the Focus during this production period. A pre-purchase inspection by a garage familiar with Ford products is money well spent and will also confirm that the very low recorded mileage is genuine, as clocked examples do exist in the used market.
The 1.5-litre petrol Focus typically returns around 45-50 mpg in mixed driving, though low-mileage examples driven mostly on short trips may underperform that figure. Road tax is relatively modest given the Euro 6 DG classification, and the car is fully ULEZ-compliant for London and Birmingham clean air zones. Insurance for a 1.5 Focus generally falls into group 10-14 depending on trim, so premiums should be reasonable for most drivers.
Annual maintenance costs are typically low for a Focus of this vintage, with routine services in the £150-£250 range at independent garages. Budget approximately £800-£1,000 per year to cover fuel, tax, insurance, and routine maintenance combined, assuming moderate use. With such low mileage recorded, wear-and-tear items such as brake discs, clutches, and tyres should have substantial life remaining, keeping near-term costs down.
Although this particular car's MOT record is clean, the model-wide failure data flags tyres, headlamps, and corrosion as the top three failure points. Inspect all four tyres for tread depth (aim for at least 4mm) and even wear, check that headlamp lenses are not fogged or cracked, and examine the bodywork — particularly around the wheel arches, sills, and tailgate — for any emerging corrosion. Given the car's March 2020 registration, it was built during a period when some Focii suffered from known issues with the rear axle corrosion protection, so a thorough underside check is worthwhile.
Beyond the MOT failure categories, inspect the 1.5-litre petrol engine for any oil leaks around the cam cover and oil filter housing, listen for timing chain rattle on cold start, and check the coolant level for any signs of head gasket sealing issues. Test all electrical functions including the infotainment screen, climate control, and power windows, as electronic glitches are common in Fords of this era. Finally, verify the mileage on the dashboard against the MOT records (8,322 → 10,540 → 12,485 → 14,174 miles) to confirm consistency.
This grey Ford Focus, first registered in March 2020, has covered just 14,174 miles over roughly six years — well below the 6,869-mile annual average implied for a vehicle of this age, and substantially below typical usage. Four MOT tests between 2023 and 2026 have all passed with no defects or advisories recorded, which contrasts favourably with the model's aggregate MOT pass rate of 79.1%. The 1.5-litre petrol engine is Euro 6 DG compliant, so it remains ULEZ-friendly in London and other clean air zones.
Across 1,095,117 Ford Focus vehicles analysed, the aggregate MOT pass rate is 79.1%, with tyres, headlamps, and corrosion being the most common failure reasons — this 2020 example's clean record compares favourably with that benchmark.
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