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SJ08 VNN

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1596cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1596cc
ColourBlue
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 1596cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 71,887 miles on the clock, averaging 4,278 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.6 TDCi engine is known for turbocharger and egr valve.

MOT & Mileage History for SJ08 VNN

MOT Status
Due date passed
71,887
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2011
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
4,278

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading71,887 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,351
Average per year4,278
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SJ08 VNN 17k31k45k58k72k '11'23'18

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage71,887 miles
Since last MOT+5,351 miles
PASS
Mileage66,536 miles
Since last MOT+5,717 miles
PASS
Mileage60,819 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,819 miles
Since last MOT+1,868 miles
PASS
Mileage58,951 miles
Since last MOT+1,758 miles
PASS
Mileage57,193 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage57,192 miles
Since last MOT+3,518 miles
PASS
Mileage53,674 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage53,674 miles
Since last MOT+4,057 miles
PASS
Mileage49,617 miles
Since last MOT+3,795 miles
PASS
Mileage45,822 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,822 miles
Since last MOT+5,319 miles
PASS
Mileage40,503 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,503 miles
Since last MOT+4,785 miles
PASS
Mileage35,718 miles
Since last MOT+4,800 miles
PASS
Mileage30,918 miles
Since last MOT+4,964 miles
PASS
Mileage25,954 miles
Since last MOT+5,349 miles
FAIL
Mileage20,605 miles
Since last MOT+3,459 miles
PASS
Mileage17,146 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,146 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

RegistrationSJ08 VNN
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1596cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSJ — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SJ08 VNN

What car is SJ08 VNN?

SJ08 VNN is an blue Ford Focus, diesel (1596cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2008.

What is the mileage of SJ08 VNN?

The last recorded mileage for SJ08 VNN was 71,887 miles, recorded on 9 Dec 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SJ08 VNN passed its MOT?

SJ08 VNN has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 9 Dec 2023.

Is SJ08 VNN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SJ08 VNN 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 SJ08 VNN?

SJ08 VNN is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.