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SL08 UBG

2008 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1798cc

Black Registered in Edinburgh, Scotland · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2008
FuelPetrol
Engine1798cc
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 1798cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 3 (84% pass rate). It has 120,204 miles on the clock, averaging 6,366 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.8 Duratec engine is known for duratec 1.8l petrol and timing chain and tensioner.

MOT & Mileage History for SL08 UBG

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,204
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2011
84%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,366

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 reading120,204 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,381
Average per year6,366
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL08 UBG 26k49k73k97k120k '11'26'17

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,204 miles
Since last MOT+3,381 miles
PASS
Mileage116,823 miles
Since last MOT+4,183 miles
PASS
Mileage112,640 miles
Since last MOT+4,207 miles
PASS
Mileage108,433 miles
Since last MOT+4,156 miles
PASS
Mileage104,277 miles
Since last MOT+4,094 miles
PASS
Mileage100,183 miles
Since last MOT+3,826 miles
PASS
Mileage96,357 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage94,784 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,784 miles
Since last MOT+10,211 miles
PASS
Mileage84,573 miles
Since last MOT+334 miles
PASS
Mileage84,239 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,236 miles
Since last MOT+6,670 miles
PASS
Mileage77,566 miles
Since last MOT+10,049 miles
PASS
Mileage67,517 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage67,515 miles
Since last MOT+10,106 miles
PASS
Mileage57,409 miles
Since last MOT+11,120 miles
PASS
Mileage46,289 miles
Since last MOT+10,504 miles
PASS
Mileage35,785 miles
Since last MOT+9,923 miles
PASS
Mileage25,862 miles

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Timing chain and tensioner

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 UBG
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1798cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About SL08 UBG

What car is SL08 UBG?

SL08 UBG is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1798cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2008.

What is the mileage of SL08 UBG?

The last recorded mileage for SL08 UBG was 120,204 miles, recorded on 24 Jan 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL08 UBG passed its MOT?

SL08 UBG has had 19 MOT tests with an 84% pass rate (16 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 24 Jan 2026.

Is SL08 UBG ULEZ compliant?

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

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