Vehicle summary
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At a glance
This 2020 Ford Fiesta Petrol 999cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 30,431 miles on the clock, averaging 3,909 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.0 EcoBoost engine is known for m1da. Common Ford Fiesta issues include front wheel bearings and steering column.
MOT & Mileage History for BD20 VNL
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Low mileage| Latest reading | 30,431 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1 |
| Average per year | 3,909 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Reported issues for this Ford Fiesta
These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Fiesta models (2017–2023), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front wheel bearings
Insufficient sealant on driveshaft splines allows water ingress, causing bearings to crack and fail prematurely.[1] · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (bearing + labour at indie garage, estimated).
Steering column (universal intermediate shaft bushings)
Poor-quality bushings in the sealed steering column wear out, causing play and noise.[4] · Typical repair: £400-£700 (full column replacement at indie).
Horn wiring in steering wheel
Faulty wiring chafes, shorting intermittently.[1] · Typical repair: £80-£150 (rewire/insulate at indie, estimated).
Gear selection (5MX65 5-speed manual gearbox linkage)
Worn selector mechanism or cable adjustment fails, preventing 1st/reverse engagement.[1] · Typical repair: £200-£400 (linkage adjust/replace at indie).
M1DA
Faulty sensor signal with voltage drops/spikes, misinterpreted by ECU as extra crank counts, causing misfires or injector cut-out. Likely poor contact at sensor socket or 5V reference supply vibration.
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD20 VNL |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 999cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 20 — March 2020 to August 2020 |
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About BD20 VNL
What car is BD20 VNL?
BD20 VNL is a grey Ford Fiesta, petrol (999cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2020.
What is the mileage of BD20 VNL?
The last recorded mileage for BD20 VNL was 30,431 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD20 VNL passed its MOT?
BD20 VNL has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.
Is BD20 VNL ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD20 VNL is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is BD20 VNL?
BD20 VNL is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 20 means registered between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020.