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2020 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · MY54 ELX

MY54 ELX

2020 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 44,224 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
44,224 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 15 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2020
Engine
1499cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

This vehicle presents a stable and clean roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 44,224 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the lack of listed defects suggests a clerical error or a minor administrative issue rather than a mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a six year old car. It covered 8,482 miles between the September 2023 test at 26,862 miles and the September 2024 test at 35,344 miles. The growth slowed slightly to 8,880 miles over the following year leading up to the August 2025 test. This steady usage pattern indicates the car has not suffered from prolonged periods of standing, which helps preserve rubber seals and battery health. The absence of any advisories across the last three years of testing is unusual and suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance. No recurring issues with suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions appear in the history. There are no flags for structural corrosion or tyre tread wear, implying the previous owner addressed consumables before they reached the legal limit. A physical inspection should focus on standard wear items that MOT testers sometimes overlook. Check the condition of the brake pads and the depth of the tyre treads to ensure they have not degraded since August 2025. Given the clean record, the primary goal is to verify that the mechanical condition matches the flawless documentation.

MY54 ELX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2025
  • 44,224 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
62
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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MY54 ELX Mileage History

  1. 02/09/202326,862 mi
  2. 16/09/202435,344 mi+8,482 mi
  3. 28/08/202544,224 mi+8,880 mi
  4. 28/08/202544,224 mi

Average of roughly 8,732 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

MY54 ELX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Ford Focus (MY54 ELX) between September 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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