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SL08 JAU

2008 Ford Focus · Diesel · 1753cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1753cc
ColourBlack
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 1753cc has had 10 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 2 (80% pass rate). It has 136,710 miles on the clock, averaging 13,309 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 JAU

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,710
Last Mileage
Recorded
10
Total Tests
Since 2010
80%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 10 tests on record
13,309

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading136,710 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year13,309
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for SL08 JAU 41k65k89k113k137k '10'18'15

Check SL08 JAU

Full MOT Test History 10 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,710 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage136,709 miles
Since last MOT+19,395 miles
PASS
Mileage117,314 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage117,312 miles
Since last MOT+17,898 miles
PASS
Mileage99,414 miles
Since last MOT+12,241 miles
PASS
Mileage87,173 miles
Since last MOT+10,699 miles
PASS
Mileage76,474 miles
Since last MOT+12,950 miles
PASS
Mileage63,524 miles
Since last MOT+11,193 miles
PASS
Mileage52,331 miles
Since last MOT+10,848 miles
PASS
Mileage41,483 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 JAU
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1753cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 JAU

What car is SL08 JAU?

SL08 JAU is an black Ford Focus, diesel (1753cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 JAU?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 JAU was 136,710 miles, recorded on 10 Jan 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 JAU passed its MOT?

SL08 JAU has had 10 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (8 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 10 Jan 2018.

Is SL08 JAU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL08 JAU 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 SL08 JAU?

SL08 JAU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.