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PL03 OUB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1753cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 1753cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 3 (70% pass rate). It has 139,910 miles on the clock, averaging 12,056 miles per year, above 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 PL03 OUB

MOT Status
Due date passed
139,910
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2006
70%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
12,056

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading139,910 miles
Reading date
Average per year12,056
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 OUB 65k84k103k121k140k '06'12'10

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Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage139,910 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,910 miles
Since last MOT+15,804 miles
PASS
Mileage124,106 miles
Since last MOT+11,745 miles
PASS
Mileage112,361 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,361 miles
Since last MOT+7,871 miles
PASS
Mileage104,490 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage104,490 miles
Since last MOT+11,333 miles
PASS
Mileage93,157 miles
Since last MOT+11,157 miles
PASS
Mileage82,000 miles
Since last MOT+16,781 miles
PASS
Mileage65,219 miles

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Duratec 1.8L Petrol (QQDB/QQDA/QQD variants, Focus Mk1/Mk2)

Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 OUB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1753cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 OUB

What car is PL03 OUB?

PL03 OUB is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1753cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 OUB?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 OUB was 139,910 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2012 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 OUB passed its MOT?

PL03 OUB has had 10 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (7 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2012.

Is PL03 OUB ULEZ compliant?

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

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