2020 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Petrol · EO20 XCH
2020 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 28,944 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,944 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EO20 XCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 28,944 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EO20 XCH 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 Fiesta (EO20 XCH) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
EO20 XCH Mileage History
- 06/03/202413,973 mi
- 06/03/202413,976 mi+3 mi
- 04/03/202521,247 mi+7,271 mi
- 04/03/202628,943 mi+7,696 mi
- 05/03/202628,944 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,500 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Our Verdict
This 2020 Ford Fiesta has a broadly acce
Rear brake discs have been flagged at every MOT since 2024, culminating in a fail in March 2026 when the offside rear outer brake pad was found to be below 1.5 mm thick. Budget for a rear brake disc and pad replacement as a matter of course — on a 1.5-litre Fiesta this typically costs £200-£300 fitted. Ask the seller for any invoices relating to the SRS warning lamp fault recorded at the 2024 MOT; this should have been investigated and rectified given it relates to the airbag system, and a dealer or specialist should have diagnosed and cleared the fault. Check whether any Ford recall notices apply to this VIN, particularly for the airbag or seatbelt pretensioner systems on 2020 Fiestas. A test drive should include firm brake pedal application to confirm there is no grinding, pulling, or warning light recurrence.
The 1.5-litre petrol Fiesta typically returns 40-50 mpg in real-world driving, giving fuel costs of roughly £1,200-£1,500 per year for an average commuter covering 7,000-8,000 miles. Road tax is £180 per year for this post-2017 petrol engine. Insurance sits in group 15-18 depending on trim, meaning annual premiums of around £450-£650 for a typical UK driver. Routine servicing is inexpensive at £150-£250 per visit for an independent garage, though timing chain and clutch replacements on higher-mileage examples can be costly. Estimated annual running cost is around £800-£1,000.
Inspect the rear brake discs visually through the wheel — look for a pronounced lip on the disc edge, deep pitting, or surface scoring. Measure pad thickness with a torch and mirror if possible. The boot area should be checked for water ingress, as some Mk8 Fiestas suffer from a failed rear light seal. Scan the dashboard for any airbag or SRS warning lamp at ignition; if it stays on, the 2024 fault has not been properly resolved. Confirm all tyres have at least 3 mm of tread and no uneven wear, given three tyres were flagged as edge-worn in 2025. Finally, verify the timing chain noise on cold start — listen for any rattle that disappears within a second, as Mk8 1.5 EcoBlue and 1.5 Dragon petrol engines have had chain tensioner complaints.
This 1.5-litre petrol Ford Fiesta, first registered in March 2020, has covered 28,944 miles across four MOT tests over six years. It averages roughly 4,824 miles per year, which is below the Ford Fiesta model average of 5,789 miles per year. One pass was clean (2026), but the other three tests carry advisories, and there have been two failures — one for worn rear brake components and one for an SRS warning lamp fault. The MOT pass rate for the Fiesta model overall is 77.7%, so this individual record is roughly in line with peers, though the repeat brake disc issue is notable.
Across 1,515,813 Ford Fiestas analysed, the model achieves a 77.7% MOT pass rate, with headlamp, exhaust, and coil spring issues being the most common failure points. The Fiesta generally scores around average for its class, though brake and suspension wear items are recurring themes.
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