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MX20 PHV

2020 Ford Focus

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

56,665 mi
Last recorded56,665 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford Focus32,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX20 PHV
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 56,665 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 39,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted surface damage inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner kerb rib damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 39,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted surface damage inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner kerb rib damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front under tray damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2023 22,011 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 22,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 17,601 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

damage osr bumper and body reflector lens

Fail 11 Jan 2023 17,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged not releasing belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled up washer bottle (3.5 (a))

damage osr bumper and body reflector lens

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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MX20 PHV is a 2020 Ford Focus in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 MX20 PHV, 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 MX20 PHV registered?

MX20 PHV is a 2020 Ford Focus, first registered on 10 March 2020.

Is MX20 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX20 PHV shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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