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SL08 UBF

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1999cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, 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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 8 (62% pass rate). It has 118,984 miles on the clock, averaging 8,993 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 UBF

MOT Status
Due date passed
118,984
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2011
62%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
8,993

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading118,984 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year8,993
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 UBF 10k38k65k92k119k '11'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage118,984 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,983 miles
Since last MOT+9,747 miles
PASS
Mileage109,236 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,236 miles
Since last MOT+8,723 miles
PASS
Mileage100,513 miles
Since last MOT+6,326 miles
PASS
Mileage94,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,187 miles
Since last MOT+11,662 miles
PASS
Mileage82,525 miles
Since last MOT+37 miles
PASS
Mileage82,488 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage82,488 miles
Since last MOT+6,123 miles
PASS
Mileage76,365 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,362 miles
Since last MOT+5,373 miles
PASS
Mileage70,989 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage70,989 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage63,932 miles
Since last MOT+6,742 miles
PASS
Mileage57,190 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage57,190 miles
Since last MOT+15,740 miles
PASS
Mileage41,450 miles
Since last MOT+14,984 miles
PASS
Mileage26,466 miles
Since last MOT+16,014 miles
PASS
Mileage10,452 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage10,451 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

RegistrationSL08 UBF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1999cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 UBF

What car is SL08 UBF?

SL08 UBF is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1999cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 UBF?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 UBF was 118,984 miles, recorded on 12 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 UBF passed its MOT?

SL08 UBF has had 21 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (13 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 12 Apr 2023.

Is SL08 UBF ULEZ compliant?

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

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