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2002 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · RY02 RVC

RY02 RVC

2002 Ford Focus (1.8L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2002. Recorded mileage 81,758 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2002 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
81,758 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2002
Engine
1753cc
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RY02 RVC Key Findings

  • 24 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
  • 81,758 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

RY02 RVC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Oct 2026, 16:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Ford Focus (RY02 RVC) between May 2006 and March 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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.

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RY02 RVC Mileage History

  1. 13/05/200622,116 mi
  2. 05/05/200727,230 mi+5,114 mi
  3. 03/05/200830,518 mi+3,288 mi
  4. 02/05/200936,711 mi+6,193 mi
  5. 01/05/201043,862 mi+7,151 mi
  6. 26/04/201146,820 mi+2,958 mi
  7. 21/04/201248,109 mi+1,289 mi
  8. 22/04/201350,402 mi+2,293 mi
  9. 25/04/201455,440 mi+5,038 mi
  10. 15/04/201557,974 mi+2,534 mi
  11. 24/03/201660,672 mi+2,698 mi
  12. 24/03/201660,672 mi
  13. 23/03/201764,270 mi+3,598 mi
  14. 24/03/201870,469 mi+6,199 mi
  15. 28/03/201972,872 mi+2,403 mi
  16. 28/03/201972,872 mi
  17. 24/03/202075,382 mi+2,510 mi
  18. 20/03/202176,821 mi+1,439 mi
  19. 28/03/202278,170 mi+1,349 mi
  20. 28/03/202278,170 mi
  21. 25/03/202379,157 mi+987 mi
  22. 26/03/202480,161 mi+1,004 mi
  23. 15/03/202580,872 mi+711 mi
  24. 21/03/202681,758 mi+886 mi

Average of roughly 3,004 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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