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RE02 MHX

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Green Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourGreen
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2002 Ford Focus Diesel 1753cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 203,762 miles on the clock, averaging 9,344 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 TDdi engine is known for timing belt failure and thermostat housing (plastic flange).

MOT & Mileage History for RE02 MHX

MOT Status
Due date passed
203,762
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
9,344

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading203,762 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7,108
Average per year9,344
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE02 MHX 91k119k147k176k204k '06'18'12

Check RE02 MHX

Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage203,762 miles
Since last MOT+7,108 miles
PASS
Mileage196,654 miles
Since last MOT+9,447 miles
PASS
Mileage187,207 miles
Since last MOT+9,016 miles
PASS
Mileage178,191 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage178,191 miles
Since last MOT+8,851 miles
PASS
Mileage169,340 miles
Since last MOT+8,998 miles
PASS
Mileage160,342 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage160,342 miles
Since last MOT+8,385 miles
PASS
Mileage151,957 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage151,957 miles
Since last MOT+12,910 miles
PASS
Mileage139,047 miles
Since last MOT+11,196 miles
FAIL
Mileage127,851 miles
Since last MOT+8,845 miles
PASS
Mileage119,006 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,997 miles
Since last MOT+8,464 miles
PASS
Mileage110,533 miles
Since last MOT+3,869 miles
PASS
Mileage106,664 miles
Since last MOT+15,546 miles
PASS
Mileage91,118 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Timing belt failure

Belt snaps, bending exhaust valves (interference engine design).

Thermostat housing (plastic flange)

Plastic deforms/cracks, causing coolant leaks at joint.

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE02 MHX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RE02 MHX

What car is RE02 MHX?

RE02 MHX is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RE02 MHX?

The last recorded mileage for RE02 MHX was 203,762 miles, recorded on 12 Dec 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE02 MHX passed its MOT?

RE02 MHX has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 12 Dec 2018.

Is RE02 MHX ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE02 MHX is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE02 MHX?

RE02 MHX is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.