2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · MJ70 NSV
2020 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Oct 2020. Recorded mileage 41,354 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,354 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ70 NSV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 41,354 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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MJ70 NSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Focus (MJ70 NSV) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
MJ70 NSV Mileage History
- 02/09/202326,038 mi
- 22/08/202434,520 mi+8,482 mi
- 03/09/202541,354 mi+6,834 mi
Average of roughly 7,640 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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