2002 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · RF02 AEM
2002 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 108,758 miles. MOT valid until 03 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,758 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF02 AEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
- 108,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RF02 AEM Mileage History
- 25/04/2024100,346 mi
- 26/04/2024100,347 mi+1 mi
- 29/04/2025105,170 mi+4,823 mi
- 30/04/2026108,757 mi+3,587 mi
- 05/05/2026108,758 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,151 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF02 AEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (RF02 AEM) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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