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At a glance
This 2020 Ford Fiesta Petrol 998cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 54,400 miles on the clock, averaging 10,488 miles per year, above 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 PL20 BPE
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 54,400 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 10,488 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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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 | PL20 BPE |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Fiesta |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 998cc |
| Year | 2020 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PL — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 20 — March 2020 to August 2020 |
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About PL20 BPE
What car is PL20 BPE?
PL20 BPE is a blue Ford Fiesta, petrol (998cc). First registered in Preston in 2020.
What is the mileage of PL20 BPE?
The last recorded mileage for PL20 BPE was 54,400 miles, recorded on 28 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PL20 BPE passed its MOT?
PL20 BPE has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 28 Jan 2026.
Is PL20 BPE ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL20 BPE 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 PL20 BPE?
PL20 BPE is approximately 6 years old. Age identifier 20 means registered between 1 March 2020 and 31 August 2020.