2020 Ford Focus · 65,966 MOT tests
2020 Ford Focus reliability
2020 Ford Focuss fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 Focus years (65,966 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- 11.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Focuss: 31.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 29,898
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 65,966
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.8% of tests fail here (168% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Ford Focus
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.6%
- Lights and electrics2.3%
- Brakes2.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Suspension0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.84%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.69%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.5%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.45%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.36%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.08%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.43%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.3%)
Other years
Every Ford Focus year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Ford Focus reliable?
2020 Ford Focuss fail 11.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 23 Focus years (65,966 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Ford Focus MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.22% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.12% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Ford Focus have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Ford Focus shows 29,898 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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