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PL03 VTU

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 27 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 9 (67% pass rate). It has 60,206 miles on the clock, averaging 2,812 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 VTU

MOT Status
Due date passed
60,206
Last Mileage
Recorded
27
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 27 tests on record
2,812

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 reading60,206 miles
Reading date
Miles last year80
Average per year2,812
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 VTU 15k26k37k49k60k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record

PASS
Mileage60,206 miles
Since last MOT+80 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,126 miles
Since last MOT+7,113 miles
PASS
Mileage53,013 miles
Since last MOT+67 miles
FAIL
Mileage52,946 miles
Since last MOT+6,087 miles
PASS
Mileage46,859 miles
Since last MOT+171 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,688 miles
Since last MOT+8,168 miles
PASS
Mileage38,520 miles
Since last MOT+7,719 miles
PASS
Mileage30,801 miles
Since last MOT+12 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,789 miles
Since last MOT+6,033 miles
PASS
Mileage24,756 miles
Since last MOT+32 miles
FAIL
Mileage24,724 miles
Since last MOT+5,895 miles
PASS
Mileage18,829 miles
Since last MOT+57 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,772 miles
Since last MOT+5,118 miles
PASS
Mileage13,654 miles
Since last MOT+1,560 miles
PASS
Mileage12,094 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage12,072 miles
Since last MOT+6,393 miles
PASS
Mileage5,679 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage5,678 miles
Since last MOT+2,297 miles
PASS
Mileage3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage43,195 miles
Since last MOT+3,935 miles
PASS
Mileage39,260 miles
Since last MOT+2,693 miles
PASS
Mileage36,567 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage36,567 miles
Since last MOT+6,667 miles
PASS
Mileage29,900 miles
Since last MOT+7,497 miles
PASS
Mileage22,403 miles
Since last MOT+6,683 miles
PASS
Mileage15,720 miles
Since last MOT+1,114 miles
PASS
Mileage14,606 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VTU
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 VTU

What car is PL03 VTU?

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

What is the mileage of PL03 VTU?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 VTU was 60,206 miles, recorded on 21 Jul 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 VTU passed its MOT?

PL03 VTU has had 27 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (18 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 21 Jul 2022.

Is PL03 VTU ULEZ compliant?

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

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