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RO02 GRU

2002 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlue
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 13 and failing 5 (72% pass rate). It has 115,004 miles on the clock, averaging 7,069 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 RO02 GRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
115,004
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
72%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,069

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading115,004 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,858
Average per year7,069
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RO02 GRU 19k43k67k91k115k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage115,004 miles
Since last MOT+2,858 miles
PASS
Mileage112,146 miles
Since last MOT+2,697 miles
PASS
Mileage109,449 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,449 miles
Since last MOT+3,015 miles
PASS
Mileage106,434 miles
Since last MOT+3,470 miles
PASS
Mileage102,964 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage102,953 miles
Since last MOT+2,792 miles
PASS
Mileage100,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,226 miles
PASS
Mileage96,935 miles
Since last MOT+60 miles
FAIL
Mileage96,875 miles
Since last MOT+2,234 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,641 miles
Since last MOT+3,056 miles
PASS
Mileage91,585 miles
Since last MOT+2,470 miles
PASS
Mileage89,115 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,115 miles
Since last MOT+6,362 miles
PASS
Mileage82,753 miles
Since last MOT+9,736 miles
PASS
Mileage73,017 miles
Since last MOT+14,753 miles
PASS
Mileage58,264 miles
Since last MOT+38,872 miles
PASS
Mileage19,392 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

RegistrationRO02 GRU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRO — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RO02 GRU

What car is RO02 GRU?

RO02 GRU is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RO02 GRU?

The last recorded mileage for RO02 GRU was 115,004 miles, recorded on 31 Oct 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RO02 GRU passed its MOT?

RO02 GRU has had 18 MOT tests with a 72% pass rate (13 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 31 Oct 2019.

Is RO02 GRU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RO02 GRU 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 RO02 GRU?

RO02 GRU is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.