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PL03 VTZ

2003 Ford Mondeo · Diesel · 1998cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1998cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Mondeo Diesel 1998cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 5 (71% pass rate). It has 121,278 miles on the clock, averaging 8,444 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL03 VTZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
121,278
Last Mileage
Recorded
17
Total Tests
Since 2006
71%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 17 tests on record
8,444

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading121,278 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,444
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL03 VTZ 27k50k74k98k121k '06'17'14

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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,278 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,277 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage121,276 miles
PASS
Mileage172,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage172,848 miles
Since last MOT+72,955 miles
PASS
Mileage99,893 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,893 miles
Since last MOT+3,045 miles
PASS
Mileage96,848 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,848 miles
Since last MOT+3,718 miles
PASS
Mileage93,130 miles
Since last MOT+7,184 miles
PASS
Mileage85,946 miles
Since last MOT+10,387 miles
PASS
Mileage75,559 miles
Since last MOT+5,565 miles
PASS
Mileage69,994 miles
Since last MOT+8,326 miles
PASS
Mileage61,668 miles
Since last MOT+12,483 miles
PASS
Mileage49,185 miles
Since last MOT+10,175 miles
PASS
Mileage39,010 miles
Since last MOT+12,447 miles
PASS
Mileage26,563 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 VTZ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1998cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About PL03 VTZ

What car is PL03 VTZ?

PL03 VTZ is a silver Ford Mondeo, diesel (1998cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL03 VTZ?

The last recorded mileage for PL03 VTZ was 121,278 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL03 VTZ passed its MOT?

PL03 VTZ has had 17 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (12 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2017.

Is PL03 VTZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL03 VTZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is PL03 VTZ?

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