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RL02 THU

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 6 and failing once (86% pass rate). It has 95,164 miles on the clock, averaging 8,176 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RL02 THU

MOT Status
Due date passed
95,164
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2006
86%
Pass Rate
6 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
8,176

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 reading95,164 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9,281
Average per year8,176
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RL02 THU 37k52k66k81k95k '06'13'09

Check RL02 THU

Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage95,164 miles
Since last MOT+9,281 miles
PASS
Mileage85,883 miles
Since last MOT+36 miles
PASS
Mileage85,847 miles
Since last MOT+8,312 miles
PASS
Mileage77,535 miles
Since last MOT+12,475 miles
PASS
Mileage65,060 miles
Since last MOT+13,993 miles
PASS
Mileage51,067 miles
Since last MOT+14,062 miles
PASS
Mileage37,005 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.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL02 THU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRL — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RL02 THU

What car is RL02 THU?

RL02 THU is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RL02 THU?

The last recorded mileage for RL02 THU was 95,164 miles, recorded on 29 Aug 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RL02 THU passed its MOT?

RL02 THU has had 7 MOT tests with an 86% pass rate (6 passes, 1 failure). It last was tested on 29 Aug 2013.

Is RL02 THU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RL02 THU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RL02 THU?

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