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PL03 SHZ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
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 1596cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 8 (53% pass rate). It has 77,431 miles on the clock, averaging 4,916 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 SHZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
77,431
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
53%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
4,916

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading77,431 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,916
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL03 SHZ 21k35k49k63k77k '06'17'13

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage77,431 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,431 miles
Since last MOT+5,096 miles
PASS
Mileage72,335 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage72,332 miles
Since last MOT+3,867 miles
PASS
Mileage68,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,465 miles
Since last MOT+5,720 miles
PASS
Mileage62,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,318 miles
PASS
Mileage56,427 miles
Since last MOT+7,264 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,163 miles
Since last MOT+4,803 miles
PASS
Mileage44,360 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,360 miles
Since last MOT+3,397 miles
FAIL
Mileage40,963 miles
Since last MOT+4,406 miles
PASS
Mileage36,557 miles
Since last MOT+3,901 miles
FAIL
Mileage32,656 miles
Since last MOT+5,318 miles
PASS
Mileage27,338 miles
Since last MOT+5,855 miles
PASS
Mileage21,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 SHZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 SHZ

What car is PL03 SHZ?

PL03 SHZ is a silver Ford Focus, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 SHZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 SHZ was 77,431 miles, recorded on 27 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 SHZ passed its MOT?

PL03 SHZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 53% pass rate (9 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Nov 2017.

Is PL03 SHZ ULEZ compliant?

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

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