2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RX52 LRV
2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2002. Recorded mileage 54,487 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2002
- Engine
- 1753cc
RX52 LRV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 54,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RX52 LRV Mileage History
- 08/08/202252,970 mi
- 08/08/202252,970 mi
- 27/07/202353,611 mi+641 mi
- 02/08/202454,308 mi+697 mi
- 08/08/202554,487 mi+179 mi
Average of roughly 506 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RX52 LRV 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 (RX52 LRV) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Door (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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