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B5 JEA

2020 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,725 mi
Last recorded29,725 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford Focus32,708 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 JEA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 29,725 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 22,765 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim dented on inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 16,375 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 16,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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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B5 JEA is a 2020 Ford Focus in Blue 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 B5 JEA, 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 B5 JEA registered?

B5 JEA is a 2020 Ford Focus, first registered on 22 December 2020.

Is B5 JEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 JEA 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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