2020 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FP20 DXL

The Ford Focus presents a clean roadworthiness picture with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 April 2025 at 44,479 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an earlier failed attempt on the same date at identical mileage with no defects logged, which points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in April 2024 at 25,176 miles and April 2023 at 12,324 miles also passed with no advisories, showing no worsening condition across the vehicle's six-year history. Annual mileage has averaged around 7,400 miles, which is typical for a 2020 hatchback. The records show a jump of 12,852 miles between April 2023 and April 2024, then 19,303 miles in the following year to April 2025, indicating the car moved from very light use to nearer average annual cover. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry listing no defects, so no wear-driven consumable or structural concerns appear in the official trail. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the clear MOT history. The absence of advisories means suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion were not flagged, but six years of age can hide minor structural rust or perishing components not caught in a pass. Verify the April 2025 fail-with-no-defect entry with the selling garage to confirm it was a paperwork correction, not a concealed rejection. Given the low recorded fault count, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current. Check tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and fluid levels in person, as these consumables fall outside MOT defect logging when within limits yet degrade with time.