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PL03 VRU

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 20 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 5 (75% pass rate). It has 47,661 miles on the clock, averaging 3,094 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 VRU

MOT Status
Due date passed
47,661
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
3,094

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading47,661 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,625
Average per year3,094
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 VRU 3k14k26k37k48k '06'20'13

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage47,661 miles
Since last MOT+4,625 miles
PASS
Mileage43,036 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,036 miles
Since last MOT+1,974 miles
PASS
Mileage44,062 miles
Since last MOT+3,221 miles
PASS
Mileage40,841 miles
Since last MOT+5,012 miles
PASS
Mileage35,829 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage35,829 miles
Since last MOT+5,427 miles
PASS
Mileage30,402 miles
Since last MOT+4,537 miles
PASS
Mileage25,865 miles
Since last MOT+5,926 miles
PASS
Mileage19,939 miles
Since last MOT+5,846 miles
PASS
Mileage14,093 miles
Since last MOT+7,569 miles
PASS
Mileage6,524 miles
PASS
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,147 miles
Since last MOT+8,665 miles
PASS
Mileage42,482 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage42,482 miles
Since last MOT+10,132 miles
PASS
Mileage32,350 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage32,350 miles
Since last MOT+15,697 miles
PASS
Mileage16,653 miles
Since last MOT+13,249 miles
PASS
Mileage3,404 miles

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Vehicle Details

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

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About PL03 VRU

What car is PL03 VRU?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 VRU?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 VRU was 47,661 miles, recorded on 19 Oct 2020 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 VRU passed its MOT?

PL03 VRU has had 20 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (15 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 19 Oct 2020.

Is PL03 VRU ULEZ compliant?

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

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