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PL52 DXT

2003 Ford Fiesta · Petrol · 1299cc

Red Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1299cc
ColourRed
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 Fiesta Petrol 1299cc has had 28 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 9 (68% pass rate). It has 91,214 miles on the clock, averaging 4,071 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL52 DXT

MOT Status
Due date passed
91,214
Last Mileage
Recorded
28
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
19 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 28 tests on record
4,071

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading91,214 miles
Reading date
Average per year4,071
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for PL52 DXT 13k33k52k72k91k '06'25'16

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Full MOT Test History 28 tests on record

PASS
Mileage91,214 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,214 miles
Since last MOT+1,961 miles
PASS
Mileage89,253 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage89,253 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,231 miles
Since last MOT+2,149 miles
PASS
Mileage87,082 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,030 miles
PASS
Mileage85,042 miles
Since last MOT+2,251 miles
PASS
Mileage82,791 miles
Since last MOT+2,909 miles
PASS
Mileage79,882 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage79,882 miles
Since last MOT+3,332 miles
PASS
Mileage76,550 miles
Since last MOT+2,774 miles
PASS
Mileage73,776 miles
Since last MOT+2,460 miles
PASS
Mileage71,316 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,316 miles
Since last MOT+4,969 miles
PASS
Mileage66,347 miles
Since last MOT+3,264 miles
PASS
Mileage63,083 miles
Since last MOT+5,230 miles
PASS
Mileage57,853 miles
Since last MOT+8,891 miles
PASS
Mileage48,962 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,960 miles
Since last MOT+14,193 miles
PASS
Mileage34,767 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage34,766 miles
Since last MOT+4,553 miles
PASS
Mileage30,213 miles
Since last MOT+6,677 miles
PASS
Mileage23,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,333 miles
PASS
Mileage18,203 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage18,180 miles
Since last MOT+1,188 miles
PASS
Mileage16,992 miles
Since last MOT+4,037 miles
PASS
Mileage12,955 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1299cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 DXT

What car is PL52 DXT?

PL52 DXT is a red Ford Fiesta, petrol (1299cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL52 DXT?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 DXT was 91,214 miles, recorded on 28 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 DXT passed its MOT?

PL52 DXT has had 28 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (19 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 28 Aug 2025.

Is PL52 DXT ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, PL52 DXT 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 PL52 DXT?

PL52 DXT is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 52 means registered between 1 September 2002 and 28 February 2003.