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AE70 LHL

2020 Ford Focus

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,280 mi
Last recorded56,280 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Ford Focus32,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE70 LHL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 56,280 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,597 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 45,269 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 45,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 35,596 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 33,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AE70 LHL is a 2020 Ford Focus in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2020 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 32,708 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE70 LHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 6 years old, this Ford Focus is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE70 LHL?

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What year was AE70 LHL registered?

AE70 LHL is a 2020 Ford Focus, first registered on 16 September 2020.

Is AE70 LHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE70 LHL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE70 LHL have outstanding finance?

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