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SH57 VEM

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Black Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1999cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
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 2008 Ford Focus Petrol 1999cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing once (93% pass rate). It has 68,998 miles on the clock, averaging 3,551 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SH57 VEM

MOT Status
Due date passed
68,998
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2011
93%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
3,551

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading68,998 miles
Reading date
Average per year3,551
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH57 VEM 18k30k43k56k69k '11'25'18

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage68,998 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,998 miles
Since last MOT+5,614 miles
PASS
Mileage63,384 miles
Since last MOT+2,376 miles
PASS
Mileage61,008 miles
Since last MOT+3,078 miles
PASS
Mileage57,930 miles
Since last MOT+2,500 miles
PASS
Mileage55,430 miles
Since last MOT+3,414 miles
PASS
Mileage52,016 miles
Since last MOT+2,879 miles
PASS
Mileage49,137 miles
Since last MOT+4,272 miles
PASS
Mileage44,865 miles
Since last MOT+3,694 miles
PASS
Mileage41,171 miles
Since last MOT+4,607 miles
PASS
Mileage36,564 miles
Since last MOT+4,665 miles
PASS
Mileage31,899 miles
Since last MOT+4,912 miles
PASS
Mileage26,987 miles
Since last MOT+5,188 miles
PASS
Mileage21,799 miles
Since last MOT+4,225 miles
PASS
Mileage17,574 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (2005–2011), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 VEM
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier57 — September 2007 to February 2008

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About SH57 VEM

What car is SH57 VEM?

SH57 VEM is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH57 VEM?

The last recorded mileage for SH57 VEM was 68,998 miles, recorded on 14 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH57 VEM passed its MOT?

SH57 VEM has had 15 MOT tests with an 93% pass rate (14 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 14 Jul 2025.

Is SH57 VEM ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH57 VEM is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is SH57 VEM?

SH57 VEM is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.