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PL52 EFC

2003 Ford Fiesta · Diesel · 1398cc

Silver Registered in Preston, Preston · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1398cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1398cc has had 6 MOT tests on record, passing 3 and failing 3 (50% pass rate). It has 49,427 miles on the clock, averaging 8,400 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for PL52 EFC

MOT Status
Due date passed
49,427
Last Mileage
Recorded
6
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
3 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 6 tests on record
8,400

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading49,427 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2
Average per year8,400
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for PL52 EFC 24k31k37k43k49k '06'09'08

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Full MOT Test History 6 tests on record

PASS
Mileage49,427 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage49,425 miles
Since last MOT+6,932 miles
PASS
Mileage42,493 miles
Since last MOT+9,034 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,459 miles
Since last MOT+9,263 miles
PASS
Mileage24,196 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,196 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 EFC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1398cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codePL — Preston, Preston
Age identifier52 — September 2002 to February 2003

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About PL52 EFC

What car is PL52 EFC?

PL52 EFC is a silver Ford Fiesta, diesel (1398cc). First registered in Preston in 2003.

What is the mileage of PL52 EFC?

The last recorded mileage for PL52 EFC was 49,427 miles, recorded on 16 Feb 2009 during its most recent MOT test.

Has PL52 EFC passed its MOT?

PL52 EFC has had 6 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (3 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 16 Feb 2009.

Is PL52 EFC ULEZ compliant?

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

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