2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Petrol · HS12 BEN
2020 Ford Focus (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 41,608 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS12 BEN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 41,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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HS12 BEN 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 Focus (HS12 BEN) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HS12 BEN Mileage History
- 12/12/202316,228 mi
- 04/12/202419,127 mi+2,899 mi
- 18/07/202520,895 mi+1,768 mi
- 02/07/202641,600 mi+20,705 mi
- 03/07/202641,608 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 9,926 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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