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PA03 RSO

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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.

MOT & Mileage History for PA03 RSO

MOT Status
Due date passed
N/A
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,819

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 reading170,032 miles
Reading date
Miles last year40
Average per year6,819
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PA03 RSO 90k110k130k150k170k '11'22'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage170,032 miles
Since last MOT+40 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,992 miles
Since last MOT+3,919 miles
PASS
Mileage166,073 miles
Since last MOT+5,046 miles
PASS
Mileage161,027 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage161,027 miles
Since last MOT+6,103 miles
PASS
Mileage154,924 miles
Since last MOT+2,527 miles
PASS
Mileage152,397 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage152,397 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage146,171 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage146,169 miles
Since last MOT+4,000 miles
PASS
Mileage142,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,169 miles
Since last MOT+5,851 miles
PASS
Mileage136,318 miles
Since last MOT+10,930 miles
PASS
Mileage125,388 miles
Since last MOT+18,323 miles
PASS
Mileage107,065 miles
Since last MOT+7,655 miles
PASS
Mileage99,410 miles
Since last MOT+9,211 miles
PASS
Mileage90,199 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage90,199 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA03 RSO
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codePA — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PA03 RSO

What car is PA03 RSO?

PA03 RSO is a black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Preston in 2008.

Has PA03 RSO passed its MOT?

PA03 RSO has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.

Is PA03 RSO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PA03 RSO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PA03 RSO?

PA03 RSO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.