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RL02 RXX

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 134,991 miles on the clock, averaging 7,677 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 RXX

MOT Status
Due date passed
134,991
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,677

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 reading134,991 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3
Average per year7,677
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 RXX 51k72k93k114k135k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage134,991 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage134,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,810 miles
PASS
Mileage123,178 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage123,145 miles
Since last MOT+11,011 miles
PASS
Mileage112,134 miles
Since last MOT+126 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,008 miles
Since last MOT+8,531 miles
PASS
Mileage103,477 miles
Since last MOT+6,088 miles
PASS
Mileage97,389 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,385 miles
Since last MOT+5,886 miles
PASS
Mileage91,499 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,498 miles
Since last MOT+12,099 miles
PASS
Mileage79,399 miles
Since last MOT+4,114 miles
PASS
Mileage75,285 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,686 miles
PASS
Mileage70,599 miles
Since last MOT+6,740 miles
PASS
Mileage63,859 miles
Since last MOT+6,192 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,667 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage51,183 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 RXX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 RXX

What car is RL02 RXX?

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

What is the mileage of RL02 RXX?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 RXX was 134,991 miles, recorded on 27 Jun 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 RXX passed its MOT?

RL02 RXX has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 27 Jun 2017.

Is RL02 RXX ULEZ compliant?

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

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