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RX02 VTA

2002 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Blue Registered in Reading, Reading · 24 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2002
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlue
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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 20 and failing 2 (91% pass rate). It has 99,735 miles on the clock, averaging 3,684 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for RX02 VTA

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
99,735
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
91%
Pass Rate
20 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
3,684

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

Low mileage
Latest reading99,735 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,684
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RX02 VTA 26k44k63k81k100k '06'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage99,735 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,735 miles
Since last MOT+166 miles
PASS
Mileage99,569 miles
Since last MOT+105 miles
PASS
Mileage99,464 miles
Since last MOT+677 miles
PASS
Mileage98,787 miles
Since last MOT+516 miles
PASS
Mileage98,271 miles
Since last MOT+588 miles
PASS
Mileage97,683 miles
Since last MOT+1,757 miles
PASS
Mileage95,926 miles
Since last MOT+1,160 miles
PASS
Mileage94,766 miles
Since last MOT+849 miles
PASS
Mileage93,917 miles
Since last MOT+886 miles
PASS
Mileage93,031 miles
Since last MOT+9,928 miles
PASS
Mileage83,103 miles
Since last MOT+11,875 miles
PASS
Mileage71,228 miles
Since last MOT+9,721 miles
PASS
Mileage61,507 miles
Since last MOT+8,690 miles
PASS
Mileage52,817 miles
Since last MOT+2,171 miles
PASS
Mileage50,646 miles
Since last MOT+4,909 miles
PASS
Mileage45,737 miles
Since last MOT+4,324 miles
PASS
Mileage41,413 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,413 miles
Since last MOT+6,225 miles
PASS
Mileage35,188 miles
Since last MOT+4,154 miles
PASS
Mileage31,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,134 miles
PASS
Mileage25,900 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

RegistrationRX02 VTA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRX — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RX02 VTA

What car is RX02 VTA?

RX02 VTA is an blue Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RX02 VTA?

The last recorded mileage for RX02 VTA was 99,735 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RX02 VTA passed its MOT?

RX02 VTA has had 22 MOT tests with an 91% pass rate (20 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is RX02 VTA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RX02 VTA 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 RX02 VTA?

RX02 VTA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.