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PL03 OPJ

2003 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1997cc

Grey Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1997cc
ColourGrey
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.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Diesel 1997cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 7 (61% pass rate). It has 133,459 miles on the clock, averaging 7,906 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 OPJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
133,459
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
61%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
7,906

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading133,459 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,812
Average per year7,906
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 OPJ 38k62k86k110k133k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage133,459 miles
Since last MOT+3,812 miles
PASS
Mileage129,647 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,647 miles
Since last MOT+6,627 miles
PASS
Mileage123,020 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage123,020 miles
Since last MOT+5,850 miles
PASS
Mileage117,170 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,167 miles
PASS
PASS
Mileage103,383 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage103,383 miles
Since last MOT+7,197 miles
PASS
Mileage96,186 miles
Since last MOT+6,399 miles
PASS
Mileage89,787 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,787 miles
Since last MOT+7,419 miles
PASS
Mileage82,368 miles
Since last MOT+6,739 miles
FAIL
Mileage75,629 miles
Since last MOT+9,204 miles
PASS
Mileage66,425 miles
Since last MOT+13,922 miles
PASS
Mileage52,503 miles
Since last MOT+14,626 miles
PASS
Mileage37,877 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 OPJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1997cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 OPJ

What car is PL03 OPJ?

PL03 OPJ is a grey Ford Focus, diesel (1997cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 OPJ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 OPJ was 133,459 miles, recorded on 13 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 OPJ passed its MOT?

PL03 OPJ has had 18 MOT tests with a 61% pass rate (11 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 13 Sep 2018.

Is PL03 OPJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 OPJ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PL03 OPJ?

PL03 OPJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.