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AP70 VMF

2020 Ford Focus

Red Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford Focus32,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP70 VMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 39,976 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges and 2mm in center 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges and 2mm in center 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges and 2mm in center 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 29,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges and 2mm in center 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges and 2mm in center 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on edges and 2mm in center 3/4 (5.2.3 (e))

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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AP70 VMF is a 2020 Ford Focus in Red with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AP70 VMF, 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.

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What year was AP70 VMF registered?

AP70 VMF is a 2020 Ford Focus, first registered on 13 November 2020.

Is AP70 VMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP70 VMF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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