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RL02 HHE

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Silver Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourSilver
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 8 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing once (88% pass rate). It has 144,169 miles on the clock, averaging 7,707 miles per year, around 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 RL02 HHE

MOT Status
Due date passed
144,169
Last Mileage
Recorded
8
Total Tests
Since 2006
88%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 8 tests on record
7,707

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading144,169 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,228
Average per year7,707
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for RL02 HHE 90k104k117k131k144k '06'13'10

Check RL02 HHE

Full MOT Test History 8 tests on record

PASS
Mileage144,169 miles
Since last MOT+9,228 miles
PASS
Mileage134,941 miles
Since last MOT+8,278 miles
FAIL
Mileage126,663 miles
Since last MOT+7,296 miles
PASS
Mileage119,367 miles
Since last MOT+9,163 miles
PASS
Mileage110,204 miles
Since last MOT+8,246 miles
PASS
Mileage101,958 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage95,599 miles
Since last MOT+5,243 miles
PASS
Mileage90,356 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

RegistrationRL02 HHE
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 HHE

What car is RL02 HHE?

RL02 HHE is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 HHE?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 HHE was 144,169 miles, recorded on 2 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 HHE passed its MOT?

RL02 HHE has had 8 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (7 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 2 Oct 2013.

Is RL02 HHE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 HHE 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 RL02 HHE?

RL02 HHE is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.