2020 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · SA20 USE
2020 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 46,876 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,876 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA20 USE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 46,876 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA20 USE 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 (SA20 USE) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 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), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SA20 USE Mileage History
- 11/07/202324,059 mi
- 20/06/202428,817 mi+4,758 mi
- 07/07/202537,064 mi+8,247 mi
- 08/07/202646,867 mi+9,803 mi
- 13/07/202646,876 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 7,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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