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PL03 VTJ

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1388cc

Black Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1388cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1388cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 6 (71% pass rate). It has 104,974 miles on the clock, averaging 5,705 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 VTJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,974
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,705

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading104,974 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,333
Average per year5,705
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 VTJ 31k49k68k86k105k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,974 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage99,641 miles
Since last MOT+6,598 miles
PASS
Mileage93,043 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage93,043 miles
Since last MOT+6,349 miles
PASS
Mileage86,694 miles
Since last MOT+9,793 miles
PASS
Mileage76,901 miles
Since last MOT+7,443 miles
PASS
Mileage69,458 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,458 miles
Since last MOT+6,184 miles
PASS
Mileage63,274 miles
Since last MOT+6,091 miles
PASS
Mileage57,183 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,512 miles
PASS
Mileage55,671 miles
Since last MOT+2,289 miles
PASS
Mileage53,382 miles
Since last MOT+3,236 miles
PASS
Mileage50,146 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage50,130 miles
Since last MOT+5,710 miles
PASS
Mileage44,420 miles
Since last MOT+5,872 miles
PASS
Mileage38,548 miles
Since last MOT+4,170 miles
PASS
Mileage34,378 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage34,378 miles
Since last MOT+3,422 miles
PASS
Mileage30,956 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage30,956 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VTJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1388cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 VTJ

What car is PL03 VTJ?

PL03 VTJ is a black Ford Focus, petrol (1388cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 VTJ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 VTJ was 104,974 miles, recorded on 6 May 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 VTJ passed its MOT?

PL03 VTJ has had 21 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (15 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 6 May 2019.

Is PL03 VTJ ULEZ compliant?

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

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