Vehicle summary
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 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1796cc has had 9 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 2 (78% pass rate). It has 143,572 miles on the clock, averaging 7,663 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.
MOT & Mileage History for PJ53 PLZ
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 143,572 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 7,277 |
| Average per year | 7,663 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Ford Focus
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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | PJ53 PLZ |
| Make | Ford |
| Model | Focus |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | PJ — Preston, Preston |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About PJ53 PLZ
What car is PJ53 PLZ?
PJ53 PLZ is a white Ford Focus, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.
What is the mileage of PJ53 PLZ?
The last recorded mileage for PJ53 PLZ was 143,572 miles, recorded on 8 May 2013 during its most recent MOT test.
Has PJ53 PLZ passed its MOT?
PJ53 PLZ has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 8 May 2013.
Is PJ53 PLZ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, PJ53 PLZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is PJ53 PLZ?
PJ53 PLZ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.