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PL03 OSB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1988cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 81,865 miles on the clock, averaging 4,201 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 OSB

MOT Status
Due date passed
81,865
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
4,201

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading81,865 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,201
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 OSB 31k44k57k69k82k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage81,865 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage81,865 miles
Since last MOT+1,174 miles
PASS
Mileage80,691 miles
Since last MOT+1,717 miles
PASS
Mileage78,974 miles
Since last MOT+2,098 miles
PASS
Mileage76,876 miles
Since last MOT+2,185 miles
PASS
Mileage74,691 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage74,691 miles
Since last MOT+2,109 miles
PASS
Mileage72,582 miles
Since last MOT+2,020 miles
PASS
Mileage70,562 miles
Since last MOT+1,631 miles
PASS
Mileage68,931 miles
Since last MOT+1,856 miles
PASS
Mileage67,075 miles
Since last MOT+4,415 miles
PASS
Mileage62,660 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage52,339 miles
Since last MOT+9,935 miles
PASS
Mileage42,404 miles
Since last MOT+11,040 miles
PASS
Mileage31,364 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage31,364 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 OSB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 OSB

What car is PL03 OSB?

PL03 OSB is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 OSB?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 OSB was 81,865 miles, recorded on 21 Jun 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 OSB passed its MOT?

PL03 OSB has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 21 Jun 2018.

Is PL03 OSB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 OSB 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 PL03 OSB?

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