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RF02 EFU

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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 12 (45% pass rate). It has 168,329 miles on the clock, averaging 7,035 miles per year, below 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 RF02 EFU

MOT Status
Due date passed
168,329
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
45%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 12 failed

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

12

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,035

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading168,329 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,252
Average per year7,035
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RF02 EFU 79k101k124k146k168k '06'18'13

Check RF02 EFU

Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage168,329 miles
Since last MOT+9,252 miles
PASS
Mileage159,077 miles
Since last MOT+542 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,535 miles
Since last MOT+9,784 miles
PASS
Mileage148,751 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage148,751 miles
Since last MOT+2,868 miles
PASS
Mileage145,883 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage145,879 miles
Since last MOT+6,422 miles
PASS
Mileage139,457 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,457 miles
Since last MOT+4,773 miles
PASS
Mileage134,684 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,680 miles
Since last MOT+11,889 miles
PASS
Mileage122,791 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,791 miles
Since last MOT+5,495 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,296 miles
Since last MOT+6,797 miles
PASS
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,499 miles
Since last MOT+7,171 miles
PASS
Mileage103,328 miles
Since last MOT+7,791 miles
PASS
Mileage95,537 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage95,537 miles
Since last MOT+11,146 miles
PASS
Mileage84,391 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage84,391 miles
Since last MOT+5,586 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,805 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

RegistrationRF02 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRF — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RF02 EFU

What car is RF02 EFU?

RF02 EFU is an green Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RF02 EFU?

The last recorded mileage for RF02 EFU was 168,329 miles, recorded on 1 Oct 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RF02 EFU passed its MOT?

RF02 EFU has had 22 MOT tests with a 45% pass rate (10 passes, 12 failures). It last was tested on 1 Oct 2018.

Is RF02 EFU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RF02 EFU 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 RF02 EFU?

RF02 EFU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.