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RY02 RVA

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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 163,247 miles on the clock, averaging 6,681 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 RY02 RVA

MOT Status
Due date passed
163,247
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2005
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
6,681

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 reading163,247 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,655
Average per year6,681
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RY02 RVA 79k100k121k142k163k '05'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage163,247 miles
Since last MOT+4,655 miles
PASS
Mileage158,592 miles
Since last MOT+24 miles
FAIL
Mileage158,568 miles
Since last MOT+7,578 miles
PASS
Mileage150,990 miles
Since last MOT+7,896 miles
PASS
Mileage143,094 miles
Since last MOT+206 miles
PASS
Mileage142,888 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,888 miles
Since last MOT+2,633 miles
PASS
Mileage140,255 miles
Since last MOT+4,359 miles
PASS
Mileage135,896 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage135,896 miles
Since last MOT+3,067 miles
PASS
Mileage132,829 miles
Since last MOT+3,157 miles
PASS
Mileage129,672 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage124,576 miles
Since last MOT+9,841 miles
PASS
Mileage114,735 miles
Since last MOT+11,284 miles
PASS
Mileage103,451 miles
Since last MOT+23,999 miles
PASS
Mileage79,452 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

RegistrationRY02 RVA
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2002
First registered
Area codeRY — Reading, Reading
Age identifier02 — March 2002 to August 2002

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About RY02 RVA

What car is RY02 RVA?

RY02 RVA is an silver Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Reading in 2002.

What is the mileage of RY02 RVA?

The last recorded mileage for RY02 RVA was 163,247 miles, recorded on 26 Apr 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RY02 RVA passed its MOT?

RY02 RVA has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last was tested on 26 Apr 2018.

Is RY02 RVA ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RY02 RVA 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 RY02 RVA?

RY02 RVA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.