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SH58 VEL

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1560cc

Grey Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1560cc
ColourGrey
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 2008 Ford Focus Diesel 1560cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 119,130 miles on the clock, averaging 6,825 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for SH58 VEL

MOT Status
Due date passed
119,130
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
6,825

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

Below average
Latest reading119,130 miles
Reading date
Miles last year197
Average per year6,825
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH58 VEL 30k53k75k97k119k '11'24'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage119,130 miles
Since last MOT+197 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,933 miles
Since last MOT+9,159 miles
PASS
Mileage109,774 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,774 miles
Since last MOT+10,117 miles
PASS
Mileage99,657 miles
Since last MOT+526 miles
PASS
Mileage99,131 miles
Since last MOT+3,060 miles
PASS
Mileage96,071 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,071 miles
Since last MOT+3,620 miles
PASS
Mileage92,451 miles
Since last MOT+5,792 miles
PASS
Mileage86,659 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,650 miles
Since last MOT+6,998 miles
PASS
Mileage79,652 miles
Since last MOT+8,744 miles
PASS
Mileage70,908 miles
Since last MOT+6,837 miles
PASS
Mileage64,071 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage64,064 miles
Since last MOT+8,722 miles
PASS
Mileage55,342 miles
Since last MOT+9,445 miles
PASS
Mileage45,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,874 miles
PASS
Mileage37,023 miles
Since last MOT+6,694 miles
PASS
Mileage30,329 miles
Since last MOT+27 miles
FAIL
Mileage30,302 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

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Turbocharger (Garrett GT15 variable geometry turbo) – oil feed pipe sludge build-up leading to starvation and failure

EGR valve (exhaust gas recirculation valve and actuator)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH58 VEL
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1560cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier58 — September 2008 to February 2009

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About SH58 VEL

What car is SH58 VEL?

SH58 VEL is an grey Ford Focus, diesel (1560cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SH58 VEL?

The last recorded mileage for SH58 VEL was 119,130 miles, recorded on 5 Nov 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH58 VEL passed its MOT?

SH58 VEL has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Nov 2024.

Is SH58 VEL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH58 VEL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is SH58 VEL?

SH58 VEL is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 58 means registered between 1 September 2008 and 28 February 2009.