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AE70 LJF

2020 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,250 mi
Last recorded55,250 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Ford Focus32,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE70 LJF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 55,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 43,278 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 36,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 33,431 miles

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 LJF is a 2020 Ford Focus in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJF, 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 LJF?

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What year was AE70 LJF registered?

AE70 LJF is a 2020 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 September 2020.

Is AE70 LJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE70 LJF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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